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Icicle Hunting at Sweetwater Creek




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sweetwater Creek State Park   Hike: Icicle Hunting at Sweetwater Creek  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Jan 7 2014  3:45 pm >> Tue, Jan 7 2014 5:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 6 2014 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jan 7 2014 1:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:4 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
John Stirman
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Layer up with plenty of warm clothing and join me for a brisk hike with a couple of quick stops for pics as we go Hunting for Icicles on the Red and White trails along Sweetwater and Jack's creek.  Due to the severe weather (temps will be in the mid 20's) our group will stick together.  My plan is to move at a fast pace and only stop for good picture opportunities.  So this is not a hike for beginners or for anyone not willing to stay with the group as we stop for pictures.  We will be starting promptly at 3:45 PM - please already be parked with your Pass before that time.  Sunset is around 5:45 PM, so we will be back at our cars at 5:30 PM.  

Note: there is a $5 per vehicle parking fee. No carpool for this event. 

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


Required Items to Bring:

Proper attire for extreme cold weather hiking

Hiking Shoes

 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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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


Notes:
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