Sunrise D4 at SWEETWATER CREEK SP - Sun, Aug 31 2025

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Sunrise D4 at SWEETWATER CREEK SP


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sweetwater Creek State Park   Hike: Sunrise D4 at SWEETWATER CREEK SP  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 31 2025  7:00 am >> Sun, Aug 31 2025 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Mon, Aug 4 2025 7:07 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 30 2025 7:07 am
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kiran
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

 

DISCLAIMER: This is a strenuous, moderately FAST-PACED hike with 1650+ foot elevation gain and a substantial amount of rock scrambling along the creek. You must be able to maintain a 2.5 - 3 mph pace, and have recent D3+ (or equivalent) experience to sign up. So, if you have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or prefer a slower pace, please sit this one out!

 

That said, it's time to lace up the boots in the cool of the morning and tramp through Sweetwater Creek woods on this 12-miler, so close to town. We'll explore the variety that is Sweetwater Creek State Park via the Yellow, Orange, Red and White trails which pass through remote areas of the park, past Jack's Lake, the Sweetwater Creek rapids, and the Civil War period Manchester Mill ruins. We'll take a few hydration breaks along the way (including one restroom break midway through the hike) before returning to the parking lot.


Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate clothing

Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction

Water (2 to 3 litres), and

Your SOH (sense of humor)

Headlamp

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Trekking poles

Hat & sunglasses

Raingear or poncho (just in case)

Snack/Lunch

Camera

Dark chocolate (for Kiran)!


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

On the day before the event, I will email participants the exact meeting location and detailed directions.


Notes:

  • Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!

  • Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible. 

  • Please note: Members who sign up and fail to attend an event with an active waitlist, will automatically earn a “no show.”

  • If you need to get in touch with me, the best way is to TEXT me with your NAME at 4O4 7-Five-4 5OO5.

  • I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE! However, in case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

There is no cost for this event, however, Sweetwater Creek State Park charges a $5 entry fee per vehicle, payable at the Park. If you have the annual Georgia State Parks parking pass, you're in for free!


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

If Life happens, and you need to cancel, please go to the AOC website and deregister by the deadline. If the site will not cooperate, TEXT me with your NAME at 4O4 7-Five-4 5OO5. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.

In order to earn credit for this event, participants must begin and complete the entire hike/event with the group, or within the stated time frame.