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Status: Archived Join us for a paddle and hike through a peaceful stretch of Sweetwater Creek in a tandem kayak. There is a short hike to view the mill ruins and whitewater rapids. This outing is for adults (18 yrs. and older) who can swim and those 12 yrs. to 17 yrs. who can swim and are with adult. Kayak, PFD, and paddle included. Register in advance.
MEETS AT THE VISITOR'S CENTER. The impressive five story New Manchester mill ruins (as seen in "Hunger Games:Mockingjay") are alongside a half mile stretch of whitewater rapids up to class IV.
Admission: $25
Parking fee: $5
Event Phone: 770-732-5871
Directions
GPS Coordinates:
N 33.753783 | W -084.639000
Take I-20 west from Atlanta, exit #44 at Thornton Road, turn left and go ¼ mile. Turn right on Blairs Bridge Road. After 2 miles, turn left on Mount Vernon Road and proceed to the park.