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Status: Archived Pre-registration required. Geologist John Johnston will lead a moderate 2-mile hike identifying rocks and explaining how they formed. He will also explain the tectonic events that forced the rock units to be faulted and folded. There will be a visit down to the ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester Mill alongside the shoals of Sweetwater.
Pre-registration required. No refunds unless severe weather. Cancellations will occur the day before and participants will be notified. Call the listed number and pay to hold a space. No more than 9 hikers can attend.
Admission: $7
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.
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