Sweetwater State Park - Mon, May 9 2011

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Sweetwater State Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs , GA 30122   Hike: Sweetwater State Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, May 9 2011  6:15 pm >> Mon, May 9 2011 8:30 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, May 3 2011 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, May 9 2011 4:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Steven R
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
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: Yes

Itinerary:
The hike will begin at 6:15 sharp at the Visitor Center/Interpretive Center. We will begin our hike along the blue trail for about 1.5 miles and then head back on the Red trail for another 1.5 miles giving us a total of 3 miles.

The Red trail will take us along the river passing by the historic mill and ruins. We will pause for a moment to take a group picture and to see the sites. 

This hike is designed for those who seek an after work hike to stretch the legs, those who have not visited Sweetwater before, and for those who don't like to "Power hike".

The pace should remain moderate but I do try to leave it up to the group.

I have hiked at Sweetwater many times with other leaders and by myself. However, this being an evening hike and concerned with time we will keep this at 3 miles. Hopefully, we can complete this hike with time to spare and the following week's hike can be longer. I hope to provide this hike regularly.

**This event WILL be cancelled if the weather does not cooperate...that includes RAIN.
**If you ARE or THINK you are running late PLEASE CALL ME. (678-873-9092)

**READ** $5.00 Parking FEE (Exact Cash). No fee for those with Annual State Park passes. Visitor Center will be CLOSED.


Required Items to Bring:

*Fun Attitude! 

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
* Supportive hiking shoes or boots for the often rocky terrain
* Hiking Stick/Pole due to the rocky terrain.
* Clothes appropriate for the temps and weather
* Water - one liter or quart or more depending on expected temperatures.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Visitor Center/Interpretive Center Address:
1750 Mt. Vernon Road Lithia Springs , GA 30122

---Located on Factory Shoals Road off of Mt. Vernon Road.
---Enter the park on the WEST side.
--- Visitor Center/Interpretive Center is located at the END of the road. Follow internal park signs.

* Use one of the many different map websites to figure your best route using the above address. (I like Google)
* Depending on your location in Atlanta it may be easier to travel the interstate system while others may find it easier to use secondary highways and roads.
* There are only a couple of signs directing traffic to this park so you will need to rely on your directions/maps.
* For park details you may visit http://www.gastateparks.org/SweetwaterCreek/


Notes:
*Dogs must be on a leash at all times
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

If you CANNOT make this hike and CANCEL within TWO HOURS of the start PLEASE CALL ME so I know not to expect you. Thanks! :)