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First Day Hike Events


Thursday, January 1, 2026

Before the Sun Rises First Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 5 AM to 6:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This is the first of the first day hikes at Sweetwater Creek, kicking off at the crisp time of 5 am, before the sun even rises. We'll be hiking the purple trail and the blue trail. Close toed shoes required, please dress for the weather and bring water. pre-registration is require as this program is running outside of standard operating hours. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5801.
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Sunrise First Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
We'll be starting our right before sunrise and enjoying the early morning light on the trails. This hike is 3 miles on the white and green trails. Please wear close toes shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. Pre-registration is required as this hike starts prior to standard operating hours. 7 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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ADA First Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
We'll have more details posted shortly. For more information in the mean time please email Adrian.Fox@dnr.ga.gov $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Children's First Day Hike to the Playground
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This 1 mile hike will be taking folks straight to the play ground, and includes time for youth to play. There is a stroller friendly option. Please dress for the weather, wear close toed shoes and bring water. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Into the Mill Ruins, Starting the New Year by Looking to the Past
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This special history hike and mill tour will be incorporated into our first day hikes, 1 mile of hiking total. Please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. We'll be going inside the mill ruins. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Last Chance! First Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This is your very last chance to be on a first day hike! We'll be meeting in front of the visitor center at 5:30 pm. Please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather, bring a flashlight and water. We'll be doing the purple trail. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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