Beginner's Compass Course

Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 (2 PM to 3 PM)

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.

This is a free program geared toward anyone interested in learning how to use a compass. Meet at the Patio behind the Visitors Center.
Admission: $5
Parking fee required
Event Phone: 770-975-0055

Location
Red Top Mountain State Park
50 Lodge Road SE
Acworth, GA United States 30102
(MapQuest) (Google Maps)

Directions

GPS Coordinates:

N 34.142950, W -084.706700
Located 45 minutes north of Atlanta near Cartersville, 1.5 miles east of I-75 exit #285.
Directions to Allatoona Pass Battlefield: From Red Top Mountain, take I-75 South to Exit #283. Turn left. Allatoona Pass will be on the left.
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Red Top Mountain State Park
50 Lodge Road SE
Acworth, GA 30102 View Details


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Red Top Mountain State Park