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Sweetwater Creek (not brewery)- Red, White, and Blue Trails




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, Ga
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 28 2010  8:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Sun, Aug 15 2010 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 27 2010 7:00 pm
Event Duration:3.5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Garret
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Interested in heading west side for a close to town hike? Well if you are then join me for a 7 miler at this history laden trail.

The plan is to start on the white trail which takes us through the isolated bowels of the park. The end of the white trail leads us to the red and blue trails where we'll make a loop taking the red trail twice. The hot tourist spots will include Jack's Lake, Sweetwater Creek, and 19th century mill ruins. There are low to moderate elevation changes, but the hardest part of this hike will be enduring my bad jokes. You have been warned.

If you bring something with four legs please remember that the park rule is that they have to be tethered to something... preferably a hiker. There's also a $3 parking fee per vehicle.

More info for trail nerds here:
http://www.gastateparks.org/info/sweetwater/

Required Items to Bring:
hiking footwear
hydration		Recommended Items to Bring:
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sunscreen
hat
bug repellent


How to Get There:
Event Directions:- Take I-20 west from Atlanta
- Take Exit #44 at Thornton Road and turn left off the ramp
- Go .25 miles and turn right on Blairs Bridge Road
- Go 2 miles and turn left on Mount Vernon Road 
- After a few miles you'll see state park signs. After crossing two bridges look left for a road with a sign for trail access... turn left here. You should see a little hut here that is usually unmanned.
- Follow this road and stay to the right to reach the parking area.

http://www.gastateparks.org/info/sweetwater/#directions

Notes:

- $3 parking fee per vehicle


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