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Red Top Mountain State Park


Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Scavenger Hunt on Sweetgum
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Compass Coaching Course
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would like them to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Camping for Beginners
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Camping can seem like a formidable affair for some. Thankfully, we have the knowledge and skills to get you out there! We will answer popular questions such as: Where should I go? What gear should I bring? How much is too much? How do I setup and use a _____? What's for dinner? Do I pack in water or filter? Who's going to carry my stuff for me? $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Shelter Building
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Weather, available materials, supplies on-hand, terrain, and much more, all factor in to the type of shelter you can (and should!) build in a survival situation. Come prepare for the worst as we discuss and build different shelter types together! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Starting
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Pewter Pour
Thursday, Sep 18, 2025 12 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Discover how pewter is heated and used for castings. Create your own souvenir using pre-made molds or design one from scratch. Visit the picnic tables located behind the Visitors Center. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Friday, September 19, 2025

Scavenger Hunt on Sweetgum
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Camping for Beginners
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Camping can seem like a formidable affair for some. Thankfully, we have the knowledge and skills to get you out there! We will answer popular questions such as: Where should I go? What gear should I bring? How much is too much? How do I setup and use a _____? What's for dinner? Do I pack in water or filter? Who's going to carry my stuff for me? $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Starting
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering and Land Navigation
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a GREAT skill to have. It can seem like an impossible task to some, but we have the experience and know-how to get you un-lost and up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Orienteering and Land Navigation
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a GREAT skill to have. It can seem like an impossible task to some, but we have the experience and know-how to get you un-lost and up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Amazing!
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 2 PM to 3:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery is an exciting hobby, sport, and is great fun for all ages. Not to mention... you would look SO much cooler with a bow in your hand, shooting arrows at high speed! We also just so happen to have the equipment, and the know-how, to get your shots where you want them. Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee your spot. Ages 8+ only. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Amazing!
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery is an exciting hobby, sport, and is great fun for all ages. Not to mention... you would look SO much cooler with a bow in your hand, shooting arrows at high speed! We also just so happen to have the equipment, and the know-how, to get your shots where you want them. Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee your spot. Ages 8+ only. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Scavenger Hunt on Sweetgum
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Stone Cold Facts
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join a ranger to explore the fascinating world of geology! We will discuss the various types of rocks found at Red Top and delve into Georgia's remarkable geological history. There will be rocks, fluorescent rocks, and fossils on display. Come by, take a look, and learn something new! $2 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Compass Coaching Course
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would like them to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Camping for Beginners
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Camping can seem like a formidable affair for some. Thankfully, we have the knowledge and skills to get you out there! We will answer popular questions such as: Where should I go? What gear should I bring? How much is too much? How do I setup and use a _____? What's for dinner? Do I pack in water or filter? Who's going to carry my stuff for me? $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Shelter Building
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Weather, available materials, supplies on-hand, terrain, and much more, all factor in to the type of shelter you can (and should!) build in a survival situation. Come prepare for the worst as we discuss and build different shelter types together! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Starting
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Friday, September 26, 2025

Scavenger Hunt on Sweetgum
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Reptile Rendezvous
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us at the Visitor’s Center and meet our box turtles, Mr. T and Scooter! Say hi to our King Snake, King Henry, and Rat Snake, Gandalf! $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Camping for Beginners
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Camping can seem like a formidable affair for some. Thankfully, we have the knowledge and skills to get you out there! We will answer popular questions such as: Where should I go? What gear should I bring? How much is too much? How do I setup and use a _____? What's for dinner? Do I pack in water or filter? Who's going to carry my stuff for me? $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Starting
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Amazing!
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 2 PM to 3:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery is an exciting hobby, sport, and is great fun for all ages. Not to mention... you would look SO much cooler with a bow in your hand, shooting arrows at high speed! We also just so happen to have the equipment, and the know-how, to get your shots where you want them. Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee your spot. Ages 8+ only. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Amazing!
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery is an exciting hobby, sport, and is great fun for all ages. Not to mention... you would look SO much cooler with a bow in your hand, shooting arrows at high speed! We also just so happen to have the equipment, and the know-how, to get your shots where you want them. Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee your spot. Ages 8+ only. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Your State Parks Day: Invasive Plant Removal
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 12:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us to Celebrate Your State Parks Day at Red Top Mountain! We will be removing Bush Clover from our grounds to help protect our shoreline. We'll meet at Webster's Ferry at 9:00 AM and work until 12:30 PM, pulling up this invasive plant. If you're interested in participating, please call the Visitor Center or use the provided link to register. Free. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Amazing!
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 10 AM to 11:15 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery is an exciting hobby, sport, and is great fun for all ages. Not to mention... you would look SO much cooler with a bow in your hand, shooting arrows at high speed! We also just so happen to have the equipment, and the know-how, to get your shots where you want them. Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee your spot. Ages 8+ only. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Your State Park Day: Blue Bird Houses
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join our Friends group to build birdhouses for the park and help attract more bluebirds to fill our humble spot with their songs. We will provide all the materials, and your birdhouse will be placed in the park. We will meet behind the Visitor Center. Come by and do your part for our beloved park! Free plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Amazing!
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery is an exciting hobby, sport, and is great fun for all ages. Not to mention... you would look SO much cooler with a bow in your hand, shooting arrows at high speed! We also just so happen to have the equipment, and the know-how, to get your shots where you want them. Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee your spot. Ages 8+ only. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Compass Coaching Course
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would like them to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Shelter Building
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Weather, available materials, supplies on-hand, terrain, and much more, all factor in to the type of shelter you can (and should!) build in a survival situation. Come prepare for the worst as we discuss and build different shelter types together! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Starting
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Pewter Pour
Sunday, Sep 28, 2025 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Discover how pewter is heated and used for castings. Create your own souvenir using pre-made molds or design one from scratch. Visit the picnic tables located behind the Visitors Center. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Friday, October 3, 2025

Stone Cold Facts
Friday, Oct 3, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join a ranger to explore the fascinating world of geology! We will discuss the various types of rocks found at Red Top and delve into Georgia's remarkable geological history. There will be rocks, fluorescent rocks, and fossils on display. Come by, take a look, and learn something new! $2 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Stone Cold Facts
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join a ranger to explore the fascinating world of geology! We will discuss the various types of rocks found at Red Top and delve into Georgia's remarkable geological history. There will be rocks, fluorescent rocks, and fossils on display. Come by, take a look, and learn something new! $2 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Friday, October 17, 2025

Stone Cold Facts
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join a ranger to explore the fascinating world of geology! We will discuss the various types of rocks found at Red Top and delve into Georgia's remarkable geological history. There will be rocks, fluorescent rocks, and fossils on display. Come by, take a look, and learn something new! $2 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Pewter Pour
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Discover how pewter is heated and used for castings. Create your own souvenir using pre-made molds or design one from scratch. Visit the picnic tables located behind the Visitors Center. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Fishing 101
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 1:30 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Looking to get into the sport of fishing and don't know where to begin? Then look no further! Because we at Red Top Mountain are proud to present a beginners course into this time honored tradition. We will discuss everything from equipment, bait, and where to find fish. So if you're interested in learning how to fish, Then call now! $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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