ARMS Hike at Red Top Mountain

Bear witness... to Homestead Trail at Red Top Mountain. This is a hike that goes along the Allatoona shoreline. It is also the longest trail at Red Top Mountain State Park, at 5.5 miles. Along the trail there is a mix of lake views and forest along a loop of moderate difficulty.

The pace will be slow enough for everyone to enjoy, with breaks throughout the hike. It is estimated to finish the hike between 1.5-2 hours. But this will vary with the group pace. However, only you know yourself. If you are unused to hiking, a moderate trail might be difficult. While the pace and breaks will be adjusted for everyone, once started the only way back is to walk. Weather in late SEP has a high in the 80s and a low in 60s. Rain is always a possibility. Unless the weather is severe, the event is rain or shine.

Dress appropriately and bring water.

We will meet at the Trading Post. While there is limited parking at the trading post, there is additional parking areas nearby. As a State Park, there is a parking fee, which can be paid at the Trading Post. There are also numerous locally made goods at the Trading Post: soap, honey, and cooking sauces. There is also water if you need it for the hike. Note, the Trading Post is not the Visitor Center. If using GPS, enter Trading Post.

Afterward, we will meet at Cracker Barrel for brunch, south of the park just off of I-75:
3389 Busbee Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Everyone is welcome, and all levels of experience are suitable. Once again, you know your limits. No one within ARMS is responsible if you are unprepared or engage in unsafe activities, to include but not limited to:
-Failure to properly hydrate
-Not bringing a raincoat
-Eat strange berries and plants
-Harass the wildlife (e.g. deer, snakes, The Predator)