Sweetwater Creek: A Timeless Place - Georgia State Parks

http://gastateparks.org/SweetwaterCreek

Sweetwater Creek is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from bustling downtown Atlanta. The most popular trail (red) follows the free-flowing stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful mile-long stretch of white-water rapids below.

Sweetwater Creek State Park offers 2,000 acres of wilderness with 9 miles of hiking trails that lead to the scenic river and shoals, and to the ruins of an impressive Civil War era mill. Enjoy fishing, canoeing, birdwatching, picnicking, outdoor photography and much more.

The 215-acre George Sparks Reservoir is popular with anglers and provides a pretty setting for feeding ducks and canoeing. Fishing supplies are available in the park's bait shop, while wildlife and history displays, trail maps, snacks and gift items may be found in the Visitor Center -- the most environmentally responsible building in Georgia (LEED platinum status).

Get Outdoors Georgia! Visit Sweetwater Creek State Park.

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[Amster89]

is there a flat trail nearing the water? my best friend & i would like to go down, shes in a chair though.

[powdersprings30127]

Nice to see a video of Sweetwater Creek - I go there to hike/photograph all the time. I do wish a higher quality video had been uploaded though - even at "HQ" it's pretty compressed/digitized and doesn't do credit to it's beauty.

[timbercreek53]

Make your own Sweetwater State Park memory on September 26th - National Public Lands Day - with FREE admission to any Georgia State Park!

Come show support for Georgia State Parks & our mission: to protect, preserve & provide access to public green spaces. Join in organized service projects or just enjoy a day at one of any beautiful State Parks & Historic Sites... including free fishing. Its a chance to say thanks and your opportunity to find new ways to get involved and make a difference!

[batl4444]

Reminds me I need to go!

[tonygrimsley]

I love hiking the trails here. Especially going by the old mill.

[Rakethetable]

I try and visit many times a year. The trails are a great relief from the hustle of life.

[crpyrob]

ive got to check this place out ive lived in atl all my life and never heard of it i love old buildings