Hike and Paddle at Sweetwater Creek State Park - Sun, Mar 29 2015

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Hike and Paddle at Sweetwater Creek State Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Multi-Sport
Event Location: Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, Ga   Multi-Sport: Hike and Paddle at Sweetwater Creek State Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 29 2015  9:00 am >> Sun, Mar 29 2015 1:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Mar 23 2015 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 28 2015 10:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Erica B
John Stirman
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

     Come join John and I as we hike and paddle at Sweetwater Creek State Park.  We will start the event with a moderate 5 mile hike through Sweetwater Creek’s hike trails.  We are planning to hike the 3 mile yellow trail (rated moderate to difficult for normal people) , 1 mile red trail (rated easy to difficult), and 1 mile on the white trail (rated easy to moderate).  We will move at a pace of 2.5 mph, so that we may enjoy the beautiful landscapes that Sweetwater Creek has to offer.

     After completing our 5 mile hike in 2 hours, we will move out of the first parking lot and head over to the parking lot for the George Sparks Reservoir.  We’ll launch from near the bait shop and of course you can bring your own kayak, paddleboard, raft or canoe for this event (don't forget your PFD).  If you do not have a boat, no worries... this is where you would also secure a $20 – 2 hour rental for your canoe, kayak or paddleboard (these all include a life preserver and appropriate paddle). The rentals are first come, first served, but they do have a good supply. We plan to paddle approximately 5-miles or 2 hours for this event. 

     The total cost of the event is $5.00 for the parking pass (which covers both parking spots) plus another $20 if you need a boat rental. We look forward to a day of hiking and paddling at Sweetwater with everyone!    


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking or atlethic shoes, water to drink, snacks, and $5.00 total for parking (your pass covers parking at the hike trails area and parking at the lake area).  Also bring life jacket, kayak, raft, etc. or rent one at the lake office (cost to rent is $20.00).   

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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

 


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