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Red Top Mountain State Park


Sunday, December 14, 2025

Kringle Krafts
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us this holiday season for a festive celebration of Christmas crafts! We'll be creating delightful projects, including popsicle stick ornaments, orange pomanders, and other seasonal decorations. Come enjoy the merriment and unleash your artistic skills. Call today to reserve your spot! $8.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Meditation at the park
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a meditation session led by the monks of the Atlanta Meditation Center, designed to help clear our minds for the holiday season. This free event will take place in the event room located inside the Visitor Center. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Meteor Meetup: Geminids Meteor Shower
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 8 PM to 9:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a magical evening as we gaze at the night sky and witness the awe-inspiring Geminid Meteor Shower. We will meet at the Iron Hill Trail parking lot to observe the sky and enjoy this annual spectacle unfolding right before our eyes. Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Orienteering and Map Navigation
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to read a map and accurately navigate using only a compass is THE most important survival skill. Prepare for an emergency BEFORE it happens. If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Court by the Trading Post. This is a 2 hour program with moderately strenuous off-trail hiking. 10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Building
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to construct, start, and maintain a fire is a MUST HAVE survival skill! Uses include warmth, safety, cooking, signalling, and getting that mood lighting juuuuust right. Don't get left out in the cold. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Patio behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Autumn Archery
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 2 PM to 3:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Autumn Archery
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Friday, December 19, 2025

Map Mastery
Friday, Dec 19, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Have you wanted to learn how to read and download topographical maps for your area? Do you know about all of the factors that go into being able to read a map? Are you aware that "north" isn't always north. What about the science behind it and why? If you would like to know these things and lots more, meet at the Patio behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Smoking, Salting, and Preserving - Sauerkraut
Friday, Dec 19, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
From salting and canning, to fermenting and smoking. Depending on what you have too much of, one of these methods can help you to increase the lifespan of your food and ensure that you have food put up for the future! Visitors will be making fermented sauerkraut to take home. Come see how just cabbage, salt, and time, produces this iconic condiment $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Autumn Archery
Friday, Dec 19, 2025 2 PM to 3:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Autumn Archery
Friday, Dec 19, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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New Moon Hike
Friday, Dec 19, 2025 6 PM to 7:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a fascinating exploration of the night and discover what it’s like to be a nocturnal animal at the park. We will discuss how these animals navigate in the dark without the help of lights. This event promises to be fun and exciting for people of all ages, so call today to reserve your spot! $6.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, December 20, 2025

A walk through time: the Battle of Allatoona Pass
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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! $6.00 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering and Map Navigation
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 11 AM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to read a map and accurately navigate using only a compass is THE most important survival skill. Prepare for an emergency BEFORE it happens. If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Court by the Trading Post. This is a 2 hour program with moderately strenuous off-trail hiking. 10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Building
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to construct, start, and maintain a fire is a MUST HAVE survival skill! Uses include warmth, safety, cooking, signalling, and getting that mood lighting juuuuust right. Don't get left out in the cold. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Patio behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Pewter Pour
Saturday, Dec 20, 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 parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Campfire Chili Cooking
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 4 PM to 5:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
If you ask around, you will find that most people know that on a cold and windy fall day, there are few things better than sitting in front of a roaring fire with a steaming bowl of chili! Saturdays in December, we will doing just that! We will cook our Red Top chili recipe in pairs over an open fire. Meet at the Patio behind the Visitors Center. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Winter Junior Ranger Camp!
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Red Top Mountain State Park is excited to offer a winter Junior Ranger Camp! It's a great chance for kids to enjoy the outdoors during their school break while giving parents a break too. Activities include winter fishing, hiking, compass reading, and more. Call today to reserve your spot! $45.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Kringle Krafts
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us this holiday season for a festive celebration of Christmas crafts! We'll be creating delightful projects, including popsicle stick ornaments, orange pomanders, and other seasonal decorations. Come enjoy the merriment and unleash your artistic skills. Call today to reserve your spot! $8.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Pioneer Skills: Plant Tinctures
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Friday, December 26, 2025

Reptile Rendezvous
Friday, Dec 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 parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Autumn Archery
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Autumn Archery
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 1 PM to 2:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Kringle Krafts
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us this holiday season for a festive celebration of Christmas crafts! We'll be creating delightful projects, including popsicle stick ornaments, orange pomanders, and other seasonal decorations. Come enjoy the merriment and unleash your artistic skills. Call today to reserve your spot! $8.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Map Mastery
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Have you wanted to learn how to read and download topographical maps for your area? Do you know about all of the factors that go into being able to read a map? Are you aware that "north" isn't always north. What about the science behind it and why? If you would like to know these things and lots more, meet at the Patio behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Smoking, Salting, and Preserving - Sauerkraut
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
From salting and canning, to fermenting and smoking. Depending on what you have too much of, one of these methods can help you to increase the lifespan of your food and ensure that you have food put up for the future! Visitors will be making fermented sauerkraut to take home. Come see how just cabbage, salt, and time, produces this iconic condiment $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, December 27, 2025

Autumn Archery
Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 10 AM to 11:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Nature Trivia
Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Test your knowledge of the natural world by joining our fun and family-friendly nature trivia! Each participant can play as part of a team or individually, adding a bit more excitement to the game. The questions will be challenging but not too difficult, and at the end, everyone will receive a prize! Call today and reserve your spot! $2.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Autumn Archery
Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Campfire Chili Cooking
Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 4 PM to 5:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
If you ask around, you will find that most people know that on a cold and windy fall day, there are few things better than sitting in front of a roaring fire with a steaming bowl of chili! Saturdays in December, we will doing just that! We will cook our Red Top chili recipe in pairs over an open fire. Meet at the Patio behind the Visitors Center. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Starry, Starry Night
Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 7 PM to 8:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us as we explore the night sky at Red Top Mountain. We will discuss celestial bodies and gaze upon them through a telescope. We will also look at the different constellations and explore their mythology. Don’t miss out on this splendid experience! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Winter Junior Ranger Camp!
Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Red Top Mountain State Park is excited to offer a winter Junior Ranger Camp! It's a great chance for kids to enjoy the outdoors during their school break while giving parents a break too. Activities include winter fishing, hiking, compass reading, and more. Call today to reserve your spot! $45.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Exploring the Outdoors Beyond Barriers: First Day Hike with All Terrain Georgia
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 3:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us on the Lakeside Trail for a hike at Red Top Mountain State Park as we welcome the New Year! These hikes will be for all of our tracked chair users. Pre-registration is required. Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Exploring the Outdoors Beyond Barriers: First Day Hike with All Terrain Georgia
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us on the Lakeside Trail for a hike at Red Top Mountain State Park as we welcome the New Year! These hikes will be for all of our tracked chair users. Pre-registration is required. Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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First Day Hike on Lake SIde Trail
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Start the New Year with an invigorating hike on the Lakeside Trail! Join us as we explore the history of Red Top and its iron mining, as well as the park's natural resources. We'll also be available to answer any questions that visitors may have. Don’t miss out on this fun experience! Call today to reserve your spot. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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First Day Hike on Lake SIde Trail
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Start the New Year with an invigorating hike on the Lakeside Trail! Join us as we explore the history of Red Top and its iron mining, as well as the park's natural resources. We'll also be available to answer any questions that visitors may have. Don’t miss out on this fun experience! Call today to reserve your spot. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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