Near Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trail System
Approaching to top of the Red Loop. Highest point on the trail and a very challenging climb.
Near Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trail System
The southern trailhead of the Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trail System is marked by this nice sign.
Near Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trail System
Enjoy an interesting view of Allatoona Dam from the Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trail.
Near Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trail System
A tall communications tower stands at the summit of Vineyard Mountain.

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Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trail System

4.2 (6 Ratings)
A strenuous trail system with views of Lake Allatoona and the Allatoona Dam.
5.3
mi
Distance
1,715
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeLakefrontSwimmingViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
No bikes. Pets must be on a leash and cleaning up after pets is requested.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.29mi
Distance
1,715ft
Elevation Gain
1,715ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,350ft
High Point
704ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail system consists of three trails. The Army Corp Of Engineers map outlines these as Vineyard Mountain Trail 1 (yellow blaze), Vineyard Mountain Trail 2 (blue blaze), and Vineyard Mountain Trail 3 (red blaze). A map is available here.Vineyard Mountain Trail 1 has a number of side trails that lead to clearings along the shoreline of Lake Allatoona.

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Contributors
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