Backcountry Geology Hike Saturday, Nov 5, 2011 12 PM to 3 PM This event has already occurred.   (Archived) Geologist and Friends member John Johnston will lead a moderate three-mile hike identifying rock types and explaining how they formed. Explore the beautiful Jack's Branch area and the seldom visited rock quarry of New Manchester. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871. Location: Sweetwater Creek State Park 1750 Mt. Vernon Road Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Directions: GPS Coordinates: N 33.753783 | W -084.639000 Do not rely on GPS units for directions to this park. Take I-20 west from Atlanta, exit #44 at Thornton Road, turn left and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Blairs Bridge Road. After 2 miles, turn left on Mount Vernon Road and proceed to the park. ~ more details ~ Sweetwater Creek State Park 1750 Mt. Vernon Road Lithia Springs, GA 30122   PREVIOUS DATES  Sunday, Mar 3, 2013 Sunday, Feb 3, 2013 Sunday, Jan 13, 2013 Sunday, Dec 9, 2012 Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 Sunday, Oct 21, 2012 Sunday, Mar 18, 2012 Sunday, Feb 26, 2012 Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 Sunday, Dec 4, 2011 Saturday, Nov 5, 2011 Sunday, Oct 16, 2011 Sunday, Mar 20, 2011 Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 Sunday, Jan 9, 2011 Sunday, Dec 5, 2010 Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 Saturday, Apr 3, 2010 Saturday, Mar 13, 2010 Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 Saturday, Jan 23, 2010