Saturday morning Hike at Sweetwater Creek

sponsor

Print-Friendly Version

Add this event to your calendar (Outlook, iCalendar)

Add REGISTRATION REMINDER to your calendar

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

Saturday morning Hike at Sweetwater Creek

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sweetwater Creek State Park

Hike: Saturday morning Hike at Sweetwater Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 15 2013 8:00 am >> Sat, Jun 15 2013 12:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jun 13 2013 3:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 14 2013 11:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Ayo
John Stirman

Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.

Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Sweetwater State Conservation Park is one of the treasures to be found near metro Atlanta. This park offers beauty and wildlife viewing for visitors all year long in addition to some Civil War history. The park sets atop the Brevard Fault which makes the terrain steeper than the surrounding areas. The creek itself offers many scenic spots as it tumbles over the shoals and the natural dam nearby.

We're starting this event early, in order to minimize our exposure to the 90 plus degrees temparatures. Please plan to arrive a little before the starting time. We are going to start on the white trail, then hike to the red, the blue, and finally the yellow trail. There will be a short break at the visitor's center before we start the yellow trail.

Note: there is a $5 per vehicle parking fee, if you do not have a GA state parks parking permit. No carpool for this event.

Dogs are welcome but need to be on a 6 foot leash.

Thanks to Nancy L and Melissa for the original write-up for this event.

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

Required Items to Bring:

lots of water to hydrate, snack, hiking shoes

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

camera, attire appropriate for HOT tempratures

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take I-20 west to exit 44 (Thornton Road). Make a left on Thornton Road (South) and then a right onto Blairs Bridge Road. Travel 2.1 miles to Mount Vernon Road and make a left. Drive about one mile to the park entrance and make a left on Factory Shoals Road. Drive about half a mile to the parking lot near the visitor's center.

The physical address for the park office is:

1750 Mount Vernon Road,

Lithia Springs, GA 30122

770-732-5871

Notes:

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

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