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Hike at Sweetwater Creek


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Lithia Springs, GA   Hike: Hike at Sweetwater Creek  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Dec 30 2011  9:00 am >> Fri, Dec 30 2011 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Thu, Dec 22 2011 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Dec 29 2011 8:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
melissa
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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: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:



Sweetwater Creek is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from bustling downtown Atlanta. The most popular trail (red) follows the free-flowing stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful mile-long stretch of white-water rapids below.

we will be hiking the red and white trail for a total of 5-6 miles and hiking about 2.5 hours. we will see the mill ruins, jakes lake also know as turtle lake, through rattlesnake habitat, and along sweet water creek. parking is 5 dollars if you dont have a parking pass.  we will meet at the vistor center!

Website for Park:
http://www.gastateparks.org/Sweetwater
http://www.friendsofsweetwatercreek.org/

Required Items to Bring:
water, snack, hiking shoes		Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event 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. After 2 miles, turn left on Mount Vernon Road and proceed to the park. we will meet at the visitor's center.

1750 Mt. Vernon Rd. Lithia Springs

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