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LAKE ALLATOONA
LOCATION:  Northwest Georgia
HIKE STARTS:  Visitors Center
HIKE ENDS:  Visitors Center
TOTAL DISTANCE:  5.5 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  Roundtrip, Loop Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Easy to Moderate
TRAILS USED:  Homestead Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Moderate
TRIP TYPE:  Day Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Red Top Mountain SP

HIGHLIGHTS:  Lake Allatoona was built by the Army Corps of Engineers shortly after the end of World War II and it surrounds the park on three sides. This hike on the Homestead Loop is the most varied and interesting in the park. There are excellent views of Lake Allatoona and the damn from ridges along the trail and this route also drops you down to the shoreline of the lake. The park has numerous deer and you are likely to see them as you walk the Homestead Loop.

The Homestead Loop is easily traveled and makes for a pleasant day-hike. Dogs will enjoy swimming in the lake, so this hike is particularly suited for the warmer months (but it is enjoyable year round.) Red Top Mountain State Park does not permit backcountry camping, but has 18 cottages, 92 campsites, and even a yurt for overnight use. Pets are allowed at the campsites but not at the cottages, lodge or yurt. The park service also asks that dogs are leashed at all times and that owners clean up after them.

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MORE DETAILS

bullet click to view a detailed trip report: for this hike at Red Top Mountain State Park: February 27, 2000 (password required)
bullet click to view hiking and backpacking maps from Lake Allatoona: area map, detailed map (password required), location map, park map, profile map, TopoZone map
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
bulletclick to access the guidebook Best Hikes With Dogs Georgia And South Carolina which has details on this destination
bulletclick for other Georgia hiking and backpacking books


 
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