Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trails are accessible from either the Riverside Day Use Park or by Red Top Mountain Road at the Bethany Bridge pull off. There are three trails:

• Blue trail – Length: 1/4 mile.     Difficulty: Intermediate
• Red trail  –  Length: 3/4 mile.     Difficulty: Advanced
• Yellow  –     Length: 2-3/4 mile. Difficulty: Intermediate

The Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trails traverse the forested slopes of Vineyard Mountain. From its lofty vantage points, hikers are provided beautiful vistas of the Etowah River Valley, Allatoona Dam, the Cooper’s Furnace historic area and Lake Allatoona.

During springtime, the bloom of dogwood, native azalea, mountain laurel, and redbud grace the pathway. Autumn brings forth the brilliant hues of leaves changing colors. Your walk allow you to see deer, turkey, fox, bobcat, squirrel, and rabbits. You’re sure to see  are hawks, songbirds, and a woodpecker or two.  If you’re fortunate, you might even spot a bald eagle.

Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trails’ website