Sweetwater Creek - AllTrails - Dog Friendly

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Sweetwater Creek - AllTrails - Dog Friendly

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 13 2014 8:00 am >> Sat, Dec 13 2014 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Thu, Dec 11 2014 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 12 2014 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Olin S

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Sweetwater Creek

Sweetwater Creek State Park has several nice scenic hiking trails. We will be hiking the White Trail for 3 miles, passing Sweetwater Lake and connect to the Red Trail hiking along Sweetwater Creek for 1 mile and pass the historic New Manchester Manufacturing Company ruins then hike the Yellow Trail, a 3 mile loop, on the other side of Sweetwater Creek. This will be a leisurely paced hike and is suitable for beginners.

Restrooms are available and there is a store at the Visitors' Center.

We will begin the hie at 8:00 am. Please arrive 5 - 10 minutes early for sign in and introductions.

Sweetwater Trails

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes/boots

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Sweetwater Creek State Park hiking trail parking lot near the visitor center: Take I-20 west from Atlanta, exit #44 at Thornton Road, turn left and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Blairs Bridge Road, go 2 miles and turn left on Mount Vernon Road. Travel a couple more miles and into the park. Just after crossing over the lake, look for a sign that says hiking/nature trails, and take a left there (there is a small entry gate). Continue straight to the end of the road to the parking area.

Notes:

There is a $5.00 parking fee at the park.

Dogs are allowed. Dogs must be well behaved and leashed at all times.

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