Red Top Mountain State Park
By Ren Davis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Nestled in the hills above Lake Allatoona, this popular park offers hikers more than 10 miles of wooded trails to explore (including the mile-long, wheelchair-accessible Lakeside Trail).

For a full day, plan a morning walk along the 5 1/2-mile Homestead Trail followed by a post-lunch walk enjoying scenic vistas of the lake on the 3.5-mile Sweet Gum Trail. All the park trails intersect at the lodge.

The park also features a campground, rental cottages, picnic areas, boat ramps and a marina.

Red Top Mountain State Park is about 35 miles north of Atlanta on Red Top Mountain Road (I-75 Exit 123). 770-975-0055.

Food: Relax with a buffet lunch or dinner in the Red Top Mountain Park Lodge dining room.



* Degree of Difficulty as rated by "Hiking Trails of North Georgia" by Tim Homan


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