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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 16 2011  6:15 pm >> Mon, May 16 2011 8:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, May 9 2011 9:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, May 16 2011 4:15 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:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Sweetwater State Park offers a wide variety of terrains and difficulties which makes it one of the best parks in Georgia. We will begin our hike at the Interpretive Center promptly at 6:15PM.

This week we will hike the WHITE trail and the RED trail giving us a great exercise! We will get to see wildflowers and other unique plants along the way. Of course we can't rule out seeing deer and other beautiful animals as well...even the common squirrel!

The White trail is your standard foot trail for the most part but as we progress into the Red trail we can expect to do some rock traversing as the well-warn trail along the river is much like the riverbed itself. However, at our D2 pace we will accomplish this easily. Total of 4 miles.

Rated D2 this hike is good for those who want to prepare for D3 hikes. The trails at Sweetwater are both easy and challenging at the same time as rocks, roots, and hills will keep you on your toes!

A little about myself. I spent 5 years with the Georgia State Parks and consider every minute some of the happiest minutes I've ever experienced. With that said, I hope to bring a little more to the table with my knowledge of plants, animals, and history.
So, join me Monday for a 4 mile hike at Sweetwater and stretch those legs!

**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.
---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! :)