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Stay Fit after Christmas Endurance Hike at Sweetwater Creek Park




The Basics:
Event Type:Explorer
Event Location: Lithia Springs, Ga   Explorer: Stay Fit after Christmas Endurance Hike at Sweetwater Creek Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Dec 27 2015  9:00 am >> Sun, Dec 27 2015 2:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Dec 24 2015 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Dec 27 2015 7:00 am
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Erica B
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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: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

It is time to get in shape after Christmas. With this in mind, let's hike some trails at Sweetwater! 

Sweetwater Creek Park in Lithia Springs Georgia is an awesome trail. It is one of the most visited state parks in all of Georgia and is also one of my favorite parks to hike. I have hiked these trail many times, but have listed this as an explorer hike so that we may enjoy any and all of the wonderful trails that Sweetwater has to offer. 

For this event, our group of hikers will need to be prepared as this is a 12-mile hike with a few  short breaks. This is intended to challenge our speed, endurance and get us back into shape after Christmas.  I have listed this as a 5 hr event to allow for breaks, but depending on our hikers I would like to finish in 4 to 4 1/2 hrs to challenge our speed and endurance(no running or jogging only hiking). 

You will need to bring plenty of water (2-3 liters), snacks, treking  poles (if you use them), and the right attitude for endurance hiking at Sweetwater (3.0 to 3.5 mph pace....no running, hike only) .  

Additionally, we will move at a pace of 3.0 to 3.5 and take only a few breaks, so this event is not for beginners or those who have not hiked distance. Be ready for an awesome hike, endurance building, staying fit after the holidays and a great day filled with outdoor adventure!

I look forward to hiking with everyone!

 


Required Items to Bring:

lots of water (recommended 3 liters)

Snacks

Hiking shoes

Treking poles if you use them and an adventurers attitude.    

Recommended Items to Bring:
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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


Notes:

We will meet in the parking lot  by the visitors center


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Cost Includes:

$5.00 to park


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