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Sweetwater Creek: Welcome the New Parking Lot | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Sweetwater Creek State Park | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sun, Apr 13 2014 8:00 am >> Sun, Apr 13 2014 12:30 pm | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Thu, Apr 10 2014 6:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Sat, Apr 12 2014 6:00 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | 4 Hours 30 Minutes | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Distance: | 12 Miles | ||||||
Pace: | Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | 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: | 12 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 2 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
It's time to celebrate the new parking lot with a fun, but challenging 12 mile hike covering most of the trails at Sweetwater! We'll start promptly at 8 AM with the Yellow trail (hitting the lollipop loop from BOTH directions) then hit most of the Red, White, and even a few un-blazed trails! I'm not slowing down for many pics on this one and will hit the trails with a goal of maximizing the elevation gain. If you can't maintain a good moderate pace uphill or you are looking for a liesurely paced hike then this is not for you. This is NOT a hike for beginners. I did this same route in November and gained a total of almost 3,000' elevation overall! *We will pause for a short break at the visitor's center about the halfway mark. **You will not get credit for this hike if you do not complete the hike. Note: there is a $5 per vehicle parking fee. No carpool for this event. Website for Park: | |||||||
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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 | ||||||
Notes: | |||||||
Here is the link to this same route from November of last year: http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/273249163/6324147 * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |