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A Saunter Alongside Swollen Sweetwater - 2nd Time Even Better!




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sweetwater Creek State Park   Hike: A Saunter Alongside Swollen Sweetwater - 2nd Time Even Better!  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 15 2020  8:00 am >> Sat, Feb 15 2020 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Tue, Feb 11 2020 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 14 2020 8:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.7 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
John Stirman
Nancy L
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Wowee... have I got a great REPEAT Saunter lined up for this Saturday and you will want to be a part of this one!

     Last Saturday, our group of 4 happy hikers set out on this awesome hike. It was simply amazing and guess what?  A rainy week means a repeat of the event!  We will be taking an incredible trek on 5 miles of the White and Red trails at Sweetwater Creek State Park.  Much of this trail goes alongside the creek and if you have never hiked at Sweetwater after a heavy rain, it really is epicl!  I am giving us 3 hours to cover just 5 miles due to the trail conditions, so there will be time for pictures along the way. We will go off trail a bit when the main path is under water.  Prepare to perhaps get rained on some and/or a bit muddy.  This kind of hiking really is a blast... seriously, just look at the grin on my goofy face and you'll see what I mean!

     We plan on starting the hike promptly at 8 AM, so arrive early enough to secure parking.  We'll meet in front of the visitor's center.  During the hike, I plan on keeping the group together and there will be little elevation gain with some stairs. 

Note: there is a $5 per vehicle parking fee. No carpool for this event. 

Website for Park:

http://www.gastateparks.org/Sweetwater
http://www.friendsofsweetwatercreek. org/


Required Items to Bring:

Water and perhaps a light snack

Hiking Shoes

BRING A TOWEL AND A CHANGE OF CLOTHING FOR AFTER THE HIKE... JUST IN CASE!

I do not recommend bringing a dog for this event.

 

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


Notes:

If you want to see some pics from last week... here is the album: https://www.atlantaoutdoorc lub.com/event/archivedetails.asp? eventid=18182


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