Sweetwater Creek SP (Orange, Yellow, and Blue) - Dog Friendly

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Sweetwater Creek SP (Orange, Yellow, and Blue) - Dog Friendly

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sweetwater Creek State Park

Hike: Sweetwater Creek SP (Orange, Yellow, and Blue) - Dog Friendly

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 19 2023 7:15 am >> Sat, Aug 19 2023 10:15 am

Registration Opens:

Thu, Aug 17 2023 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 19 2023 6:00 am

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

6.47 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Chris L

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Come join this early morning dog- friendly, moderately-paced hike at Sweetwater Creek State Park's Yellow, Orange, and Blue trails. The plan is to hike from the Visitor Center on the Yellow Trail to the bridge that crosses over Sweetwater Creek then several hundred feet of elevation gain up to the Orange Trail loop, descend the Orange trail to the Blue trail, before returning to the Visitor Center.

Please note: This is a challenging, RAIN-or-SHINE hike, with 950+ foot elevation gain, so if you are recovering from surgery, have mobility issues, or prefer a slow pace, this is not the hike for you.

Required Items to Bring:

Weather-appropriate gear

Hiking boots/shoes with good traction

Water

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

Trekking poles

Snack

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We'll meet at the ROCK near the walkway leading to the Visitor Center.

OLD SCHOOL DIRECTIONS:

Take I-20 west from Atlanta, exit #44 at Thornton Road, turn left and go 1/4 mile.

Turn right on Blairs Bridge Road, go 2 miles and turn left on Mount Vernon Road.

Travel a couple more miles and into the park.

Just after crossing over the lake, turn left onto Factory Shoals Rd.

You will see the gate with the small ticket booth.

Continue straight to the end of the road to the parking area.

If you need old-school directions, please call Chris at 404-725-4045.

Notes:

Only AOC members who have signed their annual waiver may sign up for, and participate in, this event. Please, no guests and +Ones!

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

Cost Includes:

There is no cost to participate in this event, however there is a $5 parking fee to enter the State Park, unless you have a GA Park Pass, in which case you're in!

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

If Life happens, and you cannot participate in this event, please go to the AOC website and unregister by the registration cut off on the day of the event.

If after the deadline, text Chris at 404-725-4045 and let us know.