Sweetwater Creek State Park Double D2

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Sweetwater Creek State Park Double D2

The Basics:

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

Sweetwater Creek State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Sep 1 2025 4:00 pm >> Mon, Sep 1 2025 7:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Aug 28 2025 6:35 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Sep 1 2025 10:00 am

Event Duration:

3 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kelly

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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)

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Itinerary:

We will meet at the visitor center parking lot and hike the white trail at Sweetwater Creek State Park. The first half of this loop trail follows Sweetwater Creek, offering beautiful views of the creek and of the New Manchester mill ruins. The trail then turns away from the creek, following Jack's Branch to Jack's Lake, before continuing through a former farming community, returning to the visitor center. We will hike at a pace of about 2.5-2.8 mph, completing our five-mile hike in about two hours.

After returning to the parking lot we will move our cars to the boat ramp parking lot where we will unload the boats and enjoy an easy paddle under the road and into the marsh area beyond. Late in the day we may see some birds. We will return the way we came. The paddle is on the George H Sparks Reservoir so no swimming is not allowed but if we are feeling hot after our hike we may do some splashing. The culvert under the road can have spiders so you may want a hat.

Please note that Sweetwater Creek requires a $5 Daily Park Pass or an Annual State Park Pass.

Bathrooms are available near the parking lot.

We will meet in the parking lot near the sidewalk to the Interpretive Center.

We will start the hike promptly at 4 pm, so please arrive early to meet everyone before the adventure. Also, please allow extra time if you need to purchase a parking pass or use the bathroom.

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes

Water/Fluids

Kayak/canoe/paddle board

PFD

Whistle

Sunscreen

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Snack

Towel and change of clothes

Waterproof camera

Water gun or boat pump

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122

33.753783, -84.639000

From Atlanta:

Take I-20 West to exit 44, Thornton Rd.

Turn left onto Thornton Rd.

Turn right on Blairs Bridge Rd.

Turn left on Mt. Vernon Rd.

Turn left on Factory Shoals Rd., then continue to the parking lot.

We will meet in the parking lot near the sidewalk to the Interpretive Center.

Please note that Sweetwater Creek requires a $5 Daily Park Pass or an Annual State Park Pass.

Bathrooms are available near the parking lot.

Notes:

Please note that Sweetwater Creek requires a $5 Daily Park Pass or an Annual State Park Pass.

Bathrooms are available near the parking lot. This trip requires a boat.

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

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*Note:

You will need to complete both the hike and the paddle to get credit for this trip.