Saturday Morning at Sweetwater Creek and Maybe Mexican Food

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Saturday Morning at Sweetwater Creek and Maybe Mexican Food

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sweetwater Creek State Park

Hike: Saturday Morning at Sweetwater Creek and Maybe Mexican Food

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 7 2013 7:30 am >> Sat, Sep 7 2013 11:30 am

Registration Opens:

Fri, Aug 30 2013 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 6 2013 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

John Stirman
Nate Johnson

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

11 / 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 will be hiking sections of all the trails... the Blue, White, Red, and Yellow with a visit to a lesser known hidden trail and pond (not shown on the official maps). There will be a short break at the visitor's center after our first 6 miles or so.

*You'll need to complete the entire hike to receive credit for the event*

*As this is a moderately paced 10 mile hike, it is not a hike for beginners*

After the hike, if there is enough interst, I'll be planning on having lunch at the Bone Garden Cantina.

The Bone Garden Cantina

It is only about 30 minutes from the park.

Note: there is a $5 per vehicle parking fee at Sweetwater.

No carpool for this event.

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

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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camera, rain gear

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.

Sweetwater Creek State Park
1750 Mt. Vernon Road
Lithia Springs , GA 30122

Here is the address for The Bone Garden Cantina

1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW

Atlanta, GA 30318

(404) 418-9072

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