Sweetwater Creek State Park SUMMER/WINTER Hiking Trail Georgia

Sweetwater Creek State Park is a 2,549 acre (10.32 km2) Georgia state park in east Douglas County, 15 miles (24 km) from downtown Atlanta. The park is named after Sweetwater Creek which runs through it. Cherokee people were forcibly removed from the area and it eventually became home to the New Manchester Manufacturing Company and mill town of New Manchester. During the American Civil War the textile mill and general store were burned down by the Union Army and the women and children taken away and eventually sent to Louisville, Kentucky and Indiana as refugees.[1][2]
Sweetwater became an official state park in 1972, driven in great part by the work of the Georgia Conservancy, an environmental organization that was formed during a meeting at Sweetwater Creek in 1967. The park features wooded walking and hiking trails, the George Sparks Reservoir, a visitor center, a bait shop, and a gift shop, as well as the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company.
The Visitor Center displays artifacts that belong to Native Americans, remnants from the Civil War era, and mounted animals and birds. The park has rich biodiversity, geology, and history. The park's mission is to conserve environment for the present and future generations through use of various conservation methods such as bioretention ponds, solar panels, green roofs, and a composting toilet.
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[@ForeverJamm]

My favorite park !! The editing and timing with the music 💕

[@dustinbailey9644]

Havent made it down there in over a year and I live outside the gates. It’s a great place.

[@Battleaxegunner]

I love Sweetwater.
I usually prefer to hike through the yellow and red trails for a more scenic view.

[@Mountain-do]

I have never had the time to do the other trails because I live far from this park. Next time I will do the White Trail , I know it starts just behind the visitor center.

[@MetroOnTheMove]

@@Mountain-do a lot less traffic on this trai. There is a huge hill about half way but you can do it! Here is a quick video to give you an idea of the terrain: czcams.com/video/rpkUdC88B2g/video.html

[@MetroOnTheMove]

This place is great! However, the crowds really take away from the fun at times. I try to visit this park during the week to get away from the crowds. The white blaze trail is good as there is less traffic. Subbed!

[@Mountain-do]

Metro On The Move I agree! I heard that they do night hikes here. I might do that some day.

[@MetroOnTheMove]

@@Mountain-do That sounds like fun! Never camped at Sweetwater before nor been on a night hike in a State Park.

[@Mountain-do]

I hike around Georgia,subscribe for more hiking trails.