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"RUINS TO RAPIDS" FULL MOON HIKE - SWEETWATER CREEK

"Ruins to Rapids" Full Moon Hike - Sweetwater Creek Logos

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(770) 732 - 5876

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Sweetwater Creek State Park
1750 Mt. Vernon Road
Lithia Springs, GA 30122

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Sweetwater Creek State Park

"Ruins to Rapids" Full Moon Hike - Sweetwater Creek
Lithia Springs | Atlanta Metro
  • Parking: $5.00
  • Additional Fee Info: $6 plus parking. Register in advance.

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This 1.5-mile hike is moderately difficult and goes inside the Civil War-era textile mill ruins of New Manchester and follows the lovely rapids (up to class IV) of Sweetwater Creek. A flashlight and sturdy shoes are required. No children under 6 or dogs. Meet inside the Visitor Center. Register in advance. $6 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.

Mt. Vernon Rd., Lithia Springs, GA 30122

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  • Twilight Paddle at Sweetwater

    5/25/2012

    Join us for a ranger-led, peaceful outing on the lake at sunset. This trip is for adults (18 and older) who can swim and have some experience canoeing or kayaking. $15 includes canoe or kayak, paddle and PFD. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.

  • Sweetwater Creek by Kayak

    5/26/2012

    Join us for a beautiful two-hour paddle through a lovely and peaceful stretch of Sweetwater Creek in a tandem kayak. This outing is for adults (18 yrs. and older) who can swim. Kayak, PFD, and paddle included. Register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.

  • "Wagging Trails" Nightime Dog Hike - Sweetwater Creek

    5/26/2012

    Join us for our first nightime dog hike. We will cover approximately three miles including walking alongside the rapids and visiting the five story ruins of the Civil War era New Manchester textile mill. Dogs are welcomed but must be leashed at all times. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.

  • Junior Ranger Day Camp at Sweetwater

    5/31/2012

    This day camp is for children ages 6-12 who have not previously been in a Junior Ranger program. This program focuses on attaining the Level I Deer Badge. There will be nature hikes, a live animal program, and nature oriented arts and craft projects. Register in advance. $20 includes lunch.

  • Geology Hike

    6/9/2012

    Geologist and "Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park" member John Johnston will lead a moderate 2-mile hike identifying rock types and explaining how they formed. There will also be a visit inside the ruins of the Civil War era New Manchester Mill alongside the beautiful rapids of Sweetwater Creek.

  • Introduction to Flyfishing at Sweetwater Creek

    6/16/2012

    Join an expert angler and learn about the art of fly casting on the banks of Sweetwater Creek. Poles will be provided, or anglers can bring their own tackle. Class is geared toward 7 years and older. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.

  • Candlelight Hike to the Mill at Sweetwater Creek

    9/22/2012

    This mile-long guided night hike is easy to moderately difficult and goes inside the Civil War era textile mill ruins of New Manchester. Candle lanterns will be provided. No children under 6 years or dogs permitted. Space is limited and is on a first-come first-serve basis.

  • Candle Light Hike to the Mill at Sweetwater Creek

    9/22/2012

    This mile-long guided night hike is easy to moderately difficult and goes inside the Civil War era textile mill ruins of New Manchester. Candle lanterns will be provided. No children under 6 years or dogs permitted. Space is limited and is on a first-come first-serve basis.

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