Red Top Mountain State Park in Georgia State

Red Top Mountain State Park

Red Top Mountain State Park is one of the most popular parks in the state due to its proximity to Atlanta.

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Red Top Mountain State Park Details

Red Top Mountain State Park is one of the most popular parks in the state due to its proximity to Atlanta. The park is an ideal location for any outdoor enthusiasts as well as it consists of an iron-rich hill topped peninsula on Lake Allatoona and is surrounded by boating, fishing, water skiing, and swimming opportunities. For those not looking for watersports, the 1,776-acre park has 15 miles of hiking trails, a homestead from the 1860s that has been reconstructed for visitors, and viewable preserved earthworks and trenches from the Battle of Allatoona Pass.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Red Top Mountain State Park

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9.7 mi away

Blanket's Creek

This flowing stream is surrounded by lush forests and dense pines, which makes it a tranquil place to cool off from the Georgia sun.

11.0 mi away

Noonday Creek Trail

This 8.5-mile paved and boardwalk trail connects Woodstock in Cherokee County to Kennesaw in Cobb County.

12.1 mi away

Summit Trail

This beginner and family-friendly 1.5-mile hike loops around Fort Mountain State Park, treating you to sweeping, dramatic views over the Cohutta Wilderness right off the bat.

13.9 mi away

Kennesaw Mountain

From atop the peak of this mountain, you will see more than just panoramic views of Atlantas skyline.

15.1 mi away

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield

Union Gen. William T. Sherman's famous (or infamous, if you are from the South) march to the sea during the U.S. Civil War effectively broke the back of the rebellion, splitting the Confederacy in half and laying waste to its heartland.