Monumental Moments Events

Red Top Mountain State Park


Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Spring Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Spring is finally here and now is a wonderful time to see Red Top! Join us as we walk the Sweetgum Trail, on the lookout for the items on our Scavenger Hunt. Keep an eye out for butterflies, bees, ferns and frogs to name a few! We will explore around the lake, in creeks, over the hills and through the woods in order to find as many items as we can. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Fire Starting at Red Top
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Building a fire in the woods, be it for s'mores or in a survival situation, is a great skill to have. There are many methods, materials, and tools that one can use to start a fire. We'll discuss some different ways we can get a successful fire started and demonstrate a few of them for the group. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Spring Shelter Building
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Here at Red Top Mountain State Park, we like to teach people how to build shelters that they could use in different survival scenarios. The main objectives are staying warm, dry and comfortable. There is no way to predetermine the type of sticky situation you might find yourself in, so we like to cover different types. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering and Map Navigation
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Orienteering is a fun and gratifying hobby that teaches you to navigate from one location to another with the use of only a map and a compass. It is great exercise and a wonderful way to explore nature. It also happens to be a very useful skill set that anyone can (and should!) learn. Meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Friday, April 17, 2026

Basic Compass Course
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
At first, learning how to use a compass can be confusing... Especially if you do not have a good teacher. As luck would have it, we are fantastic teachers and can get you started off on the right foot! Learn the parts of a compass, how to follow a bearing, how to calculate distance based on your individual stride, and more. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Fire Starting at Red Top
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Building a fire in the woods, be it for s'mores or in a survival situation, is a great skill to have. There are many methods, materials, and tools that one can use to start a fire. We'll discuss some different ways we can get a successful fire started and demonstrate a few of them for the group. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering and Map Navigation
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 12 PM to 2 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Orienteering is a fun and gratifying hobby that teaches you to navigate from one location to another with the use of only a map and a compass. It is great exercise and a wonderful way to explore nature. It also happens to be a very useful skill set that anyone can (and should!) learn. Meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Orienteering and Map Navigation
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Orienteering is a fun and gratifying hobby that teaches you to navigate from one location to another with the use of only a map and a compass. It is great exercise and a wonderful way to explore nature. It also happens to be a very useful skill set that anyone can (and should!) learn. Meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Sunday, April 19, 2026

Tree to Meet You
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a hike along the Sweet Gum Trail where we will explore various tree species that inhabit the park. Learn about the characteristics of each and discuss their role in the environment. Additionally, we will address some endangered species in Georgia and events that led to their decline. Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Spring Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Spring is finally here and now is a wonderful time to see Red Top! Join us as we walk the Sweetgum Trail, on the lookout for the items on our Scavenger Hunt. Keep an eye out for butterflies, bees, ferns and frogs to name a few! We will explore around the lake, in creeks, over the hills and through the woods in order to find as many items as we can. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Fire Starting at Red Top
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Building a fire in the woods, be it for s'mores or in a survival situation, is a great skill to have. There are many methods, materials, and tools that one can use to start a fire. We'll discuss some different ways we can get a successful fire started and demonstrate a few of them for the group. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Spring Shelter Building
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Here at Red Top Mountain State Park, we like to teach people how to build shelters that they could use in different survival scenarios. The main objectives are staying warm, dry and comfortable. There is no way to predetermine the type of sticky situation you might find yourself in, so we like to cover different types. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Tree to Meet You
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a hike along the Sweet Gum Trail where we will explore various tree species that inhabit the park. Learn about the characteristics of each and discuss their role in the environment. Additionally, we will address some endangered species in Georgia and events that led to their decline. Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Rock n' Roll on Iron Hill
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come join us on Iron Hill trail, as we explore the unique geology of Red Top Mountain. We discuss the park's geological history and the the different rocks and minerals found throughout the area. We will also go over why Red Top Mountain was a popular area for mining. Let's rock n' roll! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Friday, April 24, 2026

Basic Compass Course
Friday, Apr 24, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
At first, learning how to use a compass can be confusing... Especially if you do not have a good teacher. As luck would have it, we are fantastic teachers and can get you started off on the right foot! Learn the parts of a compass, how to follow a bearing, how to calculate distance based on your individual stride, and more. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Fire Starting at Red Top
Friday, Apr 24, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Building a fire in the woods, be it for s'mores or in a survival situation, is a great skill to have. There are many methods, materials, and tools that one can use to start a fire. We'll discuss some different ways we can get a successful fire started and demonstrate a few of them for the group. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering and Map Navigation
Friday, Apr 24, 2026 12 PM to 2 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Orienteering is a fun and gratifying hobby that teaches you to navigate from one location to another with the use of only a map and a compass. It is great exercise and a wonderful way to explore nature. It also happens to be a very useful skill set that anyone can (and should!) learn. Meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Monday, April 27, 2026

Spring Scavenger Hunt
Monday, Apr 27, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Spring is finally here and now is a wonderful time to see Red Top! Join us as we walk the Sweetgum Trail, on the lookout for the items on our Scavenger Hunt. Keep an eye out for butterflies, bees, ferns and frogs to name a few! We will explore around the lake, in creeks, over the hills and through the woods in order to find as many items as we can. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Fire Starting at Red Top
Monday, Apr 27, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Building a fire in the woods, be it for s'mores or in a survival situation, is a great skill to have. There are many methods, materials, and tools that one can use to start a fire. We'll discuss some different ways we can get a successful fire started and demonstrate a few of them for the group. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Spring Shelter Building
Monday, Apr 27, 2026 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Here at Red Top Mountain State Park, we like to teach people how to build shelters that they could use in different survival scenarios. The main objectives are staying warm, dry and comfortable. There is no way to predetermine the type of sticky situation you might find yourself in, so we like to cover different types. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering and Map Navigation
Monday, Apr 27, 2026 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Orienteering is a fun and gratifying hobby that teaches you to navigate from one location to another with the use of only a map and a compass. It is great exercise and a wonderful way to explore nature. It also happens to be a very useful skill set that anyone can (and should!) learn. Meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

A walk through time: the Battle of Allatoona Pass
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026 3:30 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join the rangers at Red Top Mountain as we explore the battlefield of a lesser-known but significant battle of the American Civil War. We will discuss the events that led to the battle and have the chance to see the old forts that were used during that time. If you are interested in history, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Free. 770-975-0055.
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