Two Waters on President’s Day - - Part 1: Sweetwater Creek - Mon, Feb 20 2012

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Two Waters on President’s Day - - Part 1: Sweetwater Creek


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs , GA 30122   Hike: Two Waters on President’s Day - - Part 1: Sweetwater Creek  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Feb 20 2012  10:00 am >> Mon, Feb 20 2012 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 6 2012 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Feb 19 2012 9:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Lauren
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We've planned two Water hikes today - - the first at Sweetwater Creek and the second at Boundary Waters.   Do either one or both, whichever works for you! This frst one at Sweetwater Creek State Park is an AOC favorite.  We'll take the red and white trails with a little leg of the yellow trail for around 5-6 miles at a moderately fast pace.  This is not a beginner's hike, as we will be making frequent elevation changes over some rocky trails.  It will be a good workout!

After the hike,  we'll stop for lunch at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant on Thornton Road before heading down I-20 to our next hike at Boundary Waters off of the Fairburn exit.

There is parking at the Visitor's Center lot, where we'll meet.  This location has a restroom facility and an interesting museum for folks new to the park.  Get there early to take advantage of the Visitor's Center, as we'll be having to start the hike promptly at 10 AM.

We'll allow up to 3 dogs, but for this hike, they must be kept on a leash and be well socialized to both people and other dogs.  

Be aware that there is a $5 parking fee for your car, unless you have a state park pass. 


Required Items to Bring:
Water
Good hiking shoes		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles, if you like to use them
An energy snack to eat along the way.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 Take I-20 west from Atlanta, exit #44 at Thornton Road, turn left and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Blairs Bridge Road. After 2 miles, turn left on Mount Vernon Road and proceed to the park. we will meet at the visitor's center.

1750 Mt. Vernon Rd. Lithia Springs

 

Notes:
Remember to bring $5 cash for a parking permit, unless you have an annual state park pass.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: Cancel on the web site any time prior to the cut-off time.  After that, email or call Joyce to cancel. 
Cell: 404-788-4089 
Email:  joyce.taaffe@gmail.com