Red Top Mountain State Park Trail Map

50 Lodge Road • Cartersville, GA 30121 • 770-975-0055 • Reservations 1-800-864-7275 • www.GeorgiaStateParks.org

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Iron Hill Hiking Trails Symbols

Campground Trail Paved Road Lodge & Restaurant Pioneer Camping Area
Homestead Trail Unpaved Road Picnic Area Boat Ramp
Iron Hill Trail Park Visitor Center Beach
Picnic Shelter
Lakeside Trail
Parking Group Shelter Miniature Golf
Sweet Gum Trail
Phone Cottage Tennis
Visitor Center Loop Trail
White Tail Trail Restrooms Campground Wheelchair Access
 RED TOP MOUNTAIN STATE PARK & LODGE PARK TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION SAFETY TIPS & ETIQUETTE
HOMESTEAD TRAIL (counter-clockwise)
Red Top Mountain State Park & Lodge is a very popular HOMESTEAD TRAIL • Tell someone your itinerary and expected return time.
park located on 12,000-acre Lake Allatoona and is ideal for 1100
This trail begins at the front porch of the park Visitor • Be prepared for unexpected weather changes by dress-
swimming, boating and fishing. Visitors can bring their own 1050 ing in layers and carrying rain gear.
Center, turns north for one mile, crosses Lodge Road
boats or rent from nearby marinas. More than 15 miles of 1000 and then makes a 3.5 mile loop through some of the • Take a map, water, snacks, first aid kit, flashlight and
hiking trails wind through the park, providing opportunities
950 most beautiful areas of the park. The loop portion whistle. Three short blasts on a whistle are known as a call
for exercise and exploring a reconstructed 1860s homestead.
follows the lakeshore for approximately half its length. for help.
the park’s lodge, restaurant and meeting facilites make Red 900
Completion of the loop brings the hiker back to the • Do not stray from trails. If you become lost, stay in one
Top a great getaway for family reunions and business groups. 850 same one mile route to the front porch. This trail is location and wait for help. This will make it easier for
A 0.75 -mile paved trail behind the restaurant is suitable for 0 1 2 3 4
Miles named after one of several homesteads which were rescuers to find you.
wheelchairs and strollers, and the new 3.5-mile Iron Hill Trail Homestead Trail (counter-clockwise) - 5.5 mile loop once located in the loop portion. Trail is blazed yellow
is open to both hikers and bikers. Named for the soil’s rich Compacted Soil Surface / MODERATE • Don’t count on cell phones to work in the wilderness, but
and is not accessible to bicycles.
red color caused by high iron-ore content, Red Top Mountain if they do, be able to give details about your location.
was once an important mining area for iron. • Invest in good hiking socks such as those found at sport-
VISITOR CENTER LOOP TRAIL (counter-clockwise)
ing goods stores. Avoid blisters by carrying “moleskin”
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VISITOR CENTER LOOP TRAIL and applying it as soon as you feel a hot spot on your
IRON HILL BIKE TRAIL This beautiful trail begins one hundred yards down feet. Available in the foot care section of drug stores,
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The parking lot for this trail is located off Red Top Mountain the beginning of the Sweet Gum Trail from the Visitor moleskin is like felt that sticks to your skin.
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Road, on the right a half mile past the campground. It is a Center parking area. The Sweet Gum Trail will bear • Be prepared for unexpected rain and wind which can
graveled trail that is accessible to both hikers and bicycles. 950 sharp left and the Visitor Center Loop will bear sharp lead to hypothermia. Always carry quality rain gear and
From the parking lot, follow the directional signs to the 900 right. Shaded hardwood forest, a small spring fed turn back in bad weather. If you become wet or cold, it is
trailhead. This scenic trail is a loop that winds along the banks 850 stream, and two viewing/relaxation platforms can be important to get dry and warm as quickly as possible.
of the lake through a historic area that was once home to an 0 0.75 enjoyed. Trail is blazed red and is not accessible to • Dress in layers and avoid cotton. Luckily, today’s hikers
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active iron mining community in the mid 1800’s. Along the way bicycles. can choose from numerous fabrics that wick moisture, dry
Visitor Center Loop Trial (counter-clockwise) - 0.75 mile loop
you will have the opportunity to observe both native wildlife Compacted Soil Surface / MODERATE quickly or conserve heat. Many experienced hikers wear
and a profusion of native plants. a lightweight shirt that wicks moisture, while carrying a
IRON HILL BIKE TRAIL
fleece pullover and rain jacket.
1100 LODGE LOOP TRAIL (counter-clockwise)
• Pack out all trash.
LAKESIDE TRAIL
1050 1100 • Keep pets on a leash at all times. This is strictly enforced.
This short paved trail starts at the Lodge parking lot and
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makes a loop behind the lodge on the shore of Lake
950 1000 Allatoona. It is ADA Accessible for the entire length. • Do not pick flowers or disturb wildlife.
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950 A focal point is the 1869 Vaughn cabin located right • Protect the landscape by staying on trails.
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along the trail. Visitors enjoy special programs held at • Alcohol is prohibited in public areas of the park.
0 1 2 3 the cabin as well as relaxing on the benches along the
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Iron Hill Bike Trail - 3.9 mile loop 850 • A Georgia ParkPass is required to be displayed in your
0 0.75 trail and shoreline. Trail is not blazed and no bicycles
Gravel Surface / MODERATE vehicle. Passes are available at all major parking lots and
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inside the Visitor Center or Lodge.
Lakeside Trial (counter-clockwise) - 0.75 mile loop
WHITE TAIL TRAIL Paved Surface / EASY
This trail begins at the Lodge parking area and shares a
CLIMATE DATA FOR CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA
trailhead with the Sweet Gum Trail Loop. The Whitetail Trail
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then turns off the Sweet Gum Trail Loop and runs north to the SWEETGUM LODGE LOOP TRAIL (counter-clockwise) SWEETGUM LODGE LOOP TRAIL Month High Low Mean Precip. Record High Record Low
end of a scenic point at the edge of Lake Allatoona. This trail begins at the Visitor Center parking area and
1100 Jan 50ºF 30ºF 40ºF 4.00 in 79ºF (2002) -9ºF(1985)
WHITE TAIL TRAIL
also follows a route north. After 0.5 mile the trail then Feb 55ºF 32ºF 44ºF 4.30 in 83ºF (1977) 1ºF (1996)
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1100 makes a loop through the Lodge area of the park and Mar 64ºF 38ºF 51ºF 5.23 in 87ºF (2002) 8ºF (1960)
1000 then back to the 0.5 mile section for a return to the Apr 72ºF 45ºF 58ºF 4.07 in 93ºF (1986) 22ºF (1987)
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950 Visitor Center. The Sweet Gum Trail also travels south May 78ºF 55ºF 66ºF 3.27 in 98ºF (1962) 31ºF (1961)
1000 Jun 85ºF 63ºF 74ºF 3.57 in 105ºF (1954) 40ºF (1966)
900 from the Visitor Center to the campground, allowing
950 Jul 89ºF 67ºF 78ºF 3.62 in 106ºF (1954) 49ºF (1967)
campers to access the park trail without driving. Aug 88ºF 66ºF 77ºF 3.05 in 108ºF (1954) 48ºF (1964)
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0 1 There are sections of the trail where Homestead and Sep 82ºF 60ºF 71ºF 3.27 in 106ºF (1954) 30ºF (1967)
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Miles Sweet Gum share the same pathway. These sections Oct 72ºF 47ºF 60ºF 2.55 in 100ºF (1954) 23ºF (1961)
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0.5 Sweetgum Lodge Loop Trial (counter-clockwise) - 3.5 mile loop are marked with yellow and red blazes. Trail is not Nov 62ºF 39ºF 51ºF 3.69 in 87ºF (1961) 4ºF (1950)
White Tail Trail - 0.5 mile, one way Compacted Soil Surface / MODERATE accessible to bicycles. Dec 53ºF 33ºF 43ºF 3.84 in 81ºF (1956) -3ºF (1983)
Compacted Soil Surface / MODERATE