sweetwater creek state park

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  589tiam

  Been here twice once with my family for fishing and enjoying outdoors the second tiime for the trails. Its good place outdoor activity.

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  SheenaN_13

  Hubby and I love to take weekend getaways and for his birthday I planned a romantic long weekend in Atlanta. We hike everywhere we go and just happened to find this park was on the way home, according to all trails dot com so we decided to hike the red trail on a lovely Monday holiday afternoon. We wanted to hike the entire white loop trail but it was starting to look like rain so we just did the red scenic trail and then turned back where it meets up with the white trail.Please be careful if you attempt to swim or ford the river here, as these are CLASS FOUR rapids here, in spots. When I say be careful, I'm not exaggerating. While we were here, we watched a man nearly drown trying to swim and saw the ems workers save him!!!! I slipped once on the rocks, even in my merrel Moab boots. Wear sturdy shoes! Past the mill, the trail becomes rocky and has heavy amounts of exposed tree roots and slippery rocks, especially after rain. Moderate hike. Watch for wildlife. We saw ducks, cranes, turtles, lizards and a little, baby green grass snake. Insanely enjoyable! One of my new favorite hiking spots. :) wear proper clothing, be careful, be aware of your surroundings and enjoy!!!

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  2395Deb

  Though this park is close to the city, it is quiet and a great escape. The nature center has a great museum about the history of the area. The trails are little used (except for the short jaunt to the old mill); the reservoir is fabulous for kayaking. I hear the geocaching is great as well. Though busy on weekends, the place is relatively deserted during the week. Just watch out for the aggressive geese...they're not pets!

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  bmttrips

  We love this park and have been going for several years. It's a perfect day hike, place for kids to cool off in shallow water and dogs to get a lot of exercise. Our last visit included several snake sightings- 3 copperheads and a king snake- watch dogs and kids on the trail and near the edge of the water.

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  Karenfan

  This park is located only a few miles from my office and is accessible during lunch hours or after work. A true paradise hidden away just outside of Atlanta. With numerous nature trails, historical buildings that include an old mill from the turn of the century, a beautiful lake, and lots of untouched nature! Easy to find and well worth a day with family or friends.

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  will37862

  Enjoyed hiking around and seeing the mill ruins and the waterfalls. Very enjoyable park to spend a day.

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  jrd873

  If you love the outdoors & history this is a perfect day trip. You canoe the lake or fish or simply bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful landscape. There is a few different trails that you can hike or run and a walking trail that leads down to the historic mill along the river. The visitor center is state of the art and meets LEED standards for environmentally friendly. The center is packed full of history & artifacts of the region. I've been going to this park for 40 years and my dad came here before it was a state park. The improvements over the years have helped preserve history and provide a safe atmosphere for families and outdoor enthusiasts. There is the standard $5.00 parking fee to visit plus fees to any canoe rentals. This is a great summer time getaway closer to Atlanta.

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  tamilmania

  Last week I traveled to this place. It has 3 hiking paths. 1 small (2 miles), 1 Medium (3 Miles) and a 5 Mile hike. We can choose as per our convenience. It was good hiking trip even in winter. I started with small and then medium. There was s small falls and a old mill which dates back to 1800's along the trial which goes along the lake. Park staffs are good and helpful. Overall a good short trip if you are in Atlanta and near by places.

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  djsociety

  My daughter and I hit the 5 mile, white blazed trail. We were both impressed. The trail is well marked so there is little chance of getting lost. Plenty of diversity in the terrain, from open fields to rock scrambling to creek-side meandering. And 5 miles is a perfect length for a kid...long enough to feel meaningful, yet short enough to avoid complaining. We will return in the spring.

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  patrickn252

  This place is great for the whole family . EVERYTHING from Feeding the ducks and geese that will eat out of your or your childrens hand to Hiking nature trails . Rented a Paddleboat and cruised around the lake then went fishing for a while.