Several trails at Sweetwater Creek State Park - Sun, Sep 5 2004

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Several trails at Sweetwater Creek State Park


The Basics:
Event Type:
Event Location: Sweetwater Creek State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Sep 5 2004  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Sep 2 2004 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Bruce
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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:6
Number Registered So Far: 17 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
7-9 miles moderate hike at casual pace

The hike in Sweetwater Creek will be a 7 mile loop on their ‘white, blue, and red’-- (historical trail). There will be an optional hike after on the ‘yellow’ trail, across the iron Bridge over Sweetwater Creek, and additional two miles, if we are feeling energetic, and the weather is agreeable. This is a good hike and workout, close to town, which includes passing by a small lake, waterfall and cascades on Sweetwater Creek. Lastly the trail passes a Civil War mill ruins on the historical trail, then back through more wooded area to the parking lot. Those that wish can then enjoy a late lunch-early dinner at an inexpensive restaurant nearby.

Required Items to Bring:
good walking shoes
at least one liter or quart of water-two for warmer temperatures
trail food such as you like.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
appropriate clothes layered for cooler temperatures
bring a camera, if you wish to take pictures

How to Get There:
Event Directions: near Lithia Springs, GA 9:30am – Sweetwater Creek State Park hiking trail parking lot The park, if anyone insists on going there alone, (there is a small per car fee) is a left hand turn off of the exit over I-20 and about a ½ mile to the first light-Blairs Bridge Road - (large car dealers mark the corner) where you will need to turn right. Follow this road a couple of miles to the Sweetwater Creek State Park sign (indicates left-hand turn). Travel a couple more miles and into the park, over the Lake, and very briefly after passing the Lake look for a sign indicating hiking and other activities on road on the left hand side.

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? yes; six hardy dogs that can hike 7-9 miles will be allowed on this trip. Please contact the leader to discuss your dogs capacity and social capacity BEFORE bringing the dog on the hike!

Will this event occur rain or shine? Not in terribly inclement weather, heavy rain or thunderstorms (leader will contact you to cancel.

Max/Min # of people? Min.6-Max.16 humans—
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Cost Includes:3 dollars per car State park daily use fee (paid at the park)

bring cash for dinner; about 10 dollars should you want to dine after hiking.

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