Generation Green
Day Hike at Sweetwater Creek
Sweetwater Creek State Park – Douglas County
one day
Commitment
intermediate
Fitness level
lithia springs
Location
What to Expect
The Georgia Conservancy’s Generation Green and Sweetwater Creek State Park welcome you to join us on January 17 for a Day Hike through this incredible Georgia State Park.
About Generation Green: Generation Green (or “Gen Green”) is the young professionals group of the Georgia Conservancy—built for those who care deeply about the land, water, and communities that make Georgia home. We’re a diverse and growing network of changemakers, adventurers, and advocates, ages 25 to 45, who believe conservation is more than a cause—it’s a way of living with intention and impact.
Hike with us along the riverside as we explore the diverse hiking trails, incredible river shoals, unique flora, and historic mill ruins. The hike will be approximately 4-5 miles.
After the hike, you are welcome to join Generation Green and other hikers at an in-town Atlanta brewery for a post-hike happy hour. Location TBD.
Please bring water, snacks, appropriate hiking shoes (close-toed), weather-appropriate clothes, and a sense of adventure.
Located just 15 miles west of Downtown Atlanta, Sweetwater Creek State Park is a beautiful 2,500-acre park within the Chattahoochee River watershed that features a recreational lake, cascading streams, river shoals, and the historical ruins of the New Manchester Mill, which was burned during the Civil War.
Sweetwater Creek was also the birthplace of the Georgia Conservancy in 1967 and was one of the first places our nascent organization helped to protect.
Questions? Please reach out to Georgia Conservancy Developement Director Andrew Kerr at akerr@georgiaconservancy.org
The Schedule
Saturday morning: Welcome Hikers
Meeting point: Sweetwater Creek State Park Visitors Center
Please meet at the Sweetwater Creek Visitors Center at 10 AM on Saturday, January 17. Be on the lookout for Georgia Conservancy signs.
Please be sure to pay for parking while at the Visitor’s Center.
When entering the park, let the gate attendant know you are here for a guided hike and that your parking pass is waiting for you at the visitors center.
We will begin our 4-5 mile hike shortly after 10:30 AM and will conclude around 1 PM.
Saturday Afternoon: Post-hike hang
After the hike, please feel free to join Generation Green for a post-hike hang at an intown Atlanta brewery! Location TBD.
Plan your trip
The Details
Arrival Time
Please arrive at the Sweetwater Creek Visitors Center by 10 AM on Saturday, January 17.
Look for the Georgia Conservancy signs near the visitors center.
What Should I Pack?
Please bring water, snacks, appropriate hiking shoes (close-toed), weather-appropriate clothes, and a sense of adventure.
Who Should Join The Hike?
This Generation Green-hosted hike is geared towards young professionals passionate about conservation. Any questions, please reach out to Georgia Conservancy Development Director Andrew Kerr at akerr@georgiaconservancy.org.
How Long Is The Hike?
The hike will be approximately 4-5 miles long, following easy terrain with moderate elevation gains. The hike should take no longer than 2.5-3 hours, including stops.
