New Manchester Trail at Sweetwater Creek State Park
N 33° 45.198 W 084° 37.714
16S E 719651 N 3737329
Sweetwater Creek State Park is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from bustling downtown Atlanta.
Waymark Code: WMACC
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2006
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New Manchester Trail at Sweetwater Creek State Park
New Manchester Trail at Sweetwater Creek State Park
The trailhead to the ruins of the New Manchester Mill begin in the parking area at the new Park Headquarters, Visitor Center and Museum.
The wooded trail 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 shoals below. The hike to the ruins is 1.2 miles round trip, but there are 9 miles of trails in the park. The 215-acre George Sparks Reservoir is popular with anglers and provides a pretty setting for feeding ducks and canoeing. Fishing supplies and snacks are available in the park's bait shop, while maps and park information may be found in the Visitor Center.
Activities
Hiking - 9 miles of trails
Lake and stream fishing-electric motors only ($2 boat ramp fee)
$3.00 Parking Fee
Canoe and Fishing Boat Rental
Picnicking
Intrepretive Programs
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (770) 732-5871
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