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Bridge over Sweetwater Creek

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Bridge over Sweetwater Creek

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Bridge over Sweetwater Creek

Name: Bridge over Sweetwater Creek
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Location: Lithia Springs, Douglas County, Georgia, United States

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1. Blue Trail to Orange Trail loop — Sweet Water Creek State Park

8.85km

02:29

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. New Manchester Mill Ruins – Bridge over Sweetwater Creek loop from Lake Estates

5.96km

01:41

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bridge over Sweetwater Creek – New Manchester Mill Ruins loop from Lake Estates

11.9km

03:17

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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serge 🚶🐉😊🇧🇪

October 5, 2025

During my hike along the Yellow Trail in Sweetwater Creek State Park, I soon came across an impressive bridge that connects the access roads with the eastern hiking trails. This large steel and wooden bridge spans the fast-flowing Sweetwater Creek and provides a literal and figurative transition from civilization to the tranquility of the forest.
From the center of the bridge, you have a magnificent view of the creek's whitewater shoals and the historic ruins of the New Manchester Mill on the other side. The contrast between the rust-colored steel of the bridge, the clear blue water, and the green of the surrounding forests is particularly photogenic.
The bridge is not only a visual highlight but also a key junction in the trail network. It connects the Red Trail with the Yellow Trail, allowing for a varied loop through both sections of the park.

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AverieOutside

June 27, 2023

A bridge made of wood and metal crosses over Sweetwater Creek. The bridge was built in 2012 after flooding destroyed the previous bridge.

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Location: Lithia Springs, Douglas County, Georgia, United States

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Bridge over Sweetwater Creek

1. Blue Trail to Orange Trail loop — Sweet Water Creek State Park

2. New Manchester Mill Ruins – Bridge over Sweetwater Creek loop from Lake Estates

3. Bridge over Sweetwater Creek – New Manchester Mill Ruins loop from Lake Estates

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