Sweetwater Creek State Park is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from downtown Atlanta . A wooded trail follows the stream to the ruins …
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Mar 14, 2025
This park is very well maintained and I enjoyed the walk to the ruined mills. This is quite a popular park with lots of parking options.Full review by V7536W
Aug 4, 2024
This is one of my favorite places to go for peace and quiet on the trails during my morning hikes. If you stop by the visitor center for park history or to purchase gift shop goodies. It can be crowd…Full review by Amie N
Jun 29, 2024
We did a Ranger led night hike with Ranger Fox. She has enthusiasm to teach about the New Manchester Manufacturing ruins and about nocturnal animals we saw along our hike. Made for a fun Saturday nig…Full review by Karen D
How long is walk to swimming place ....and is it ok for beginners? And the boston mill ....is further out right?
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I recall the cotton mill is about a mile out from the trailhead. Regards to swimming there is white water and slippery rocks so I suspect swimming is frowned upon. There is a nearby …
I recall the cotton mill is about a mile out from the trailhead. Regards to swimming there is white water and slippery rocks so I suspect swimming is frowned upon. There is a nearby lake with boats and I believe swimming.
I wouldn't. It is usually rushing water so might be dangerous. You can get in the water at certain areas. We take off our shoes and wade or walk on the rocks.
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