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It is a Sweetwater Sunday




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Lithia Springs, Ga   Hike: It is a Sweetwater Sunday   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Feb 5 2017  9:30 am >> Sun, Feb 5 2017 1:30 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Jan 25 2017 5:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Feb 4 2017 8:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Diana
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Sweetwater Creek Park, if you haven't hiked there yet you need to try it.   We will start at the visitors center and hike various trails (white, red, yellow, orange, etc) for about a 12 mile hike. Estimated time about 4 hours though may be slightly under/over. 

 

We will hike at a steady moderate pace with a few water/snack breaks.  I have been to Sweetwater a few times but never led a hike at Sweetwater, therefore I have designated as exploratory.  There are numerous trails and I hope to explore all of them.  THere is some elevation at Sweetwater but nothing too strenous and we will take any uphills slow.  The D4 level is based on the distance and pace.  We will be hiking at a moderate pace.

 

$5.00 fee for parking pass unless you have an annual GA State Parks pass

 

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Water/Snacks

$5.00 cash for parking (unless you have annual GA State Parks pass)

Hiking shoes/boots

Poles if desired

 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Take I-20 west to exit 44 (Thornton Road). Make a left on Thornton Road (South) and then a right onto Blairs Bridge Road. Travel 2.1 miles to Mount Vernon Road and make a left. Drive about one mile to the park entrance and make a left on Factory Shoals Road. Drive about half a mile to the parking lot near the visitor's center.

Sweetwater Creek State Park 1750 Mt. Vernon Road Lithia Springs , GA 30122


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