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Sweetwater Day Use Area (GA)

Sweetwater Day Use Area (GA)
Sweetwater Day Use Area (GA)
Sweetwater Day Use Area (GA)
Sweetwater Day Use Area (GA)
Sweetwater Day Use Area (GA)

About Sweetwater Day Use Area (GA)

Sweetwater Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 45 miles south. Visitors enjoy various water sports, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife.

Reviews (6)

What Guests Are Saying

The Sweetwater Day Use Area offers an excellent trail system, with a recommended triple loop that includes both east and west loops. This route, which extends to the Allatoona Dam visitor center and Cooper's Furnace, totals around 10 miles with a 2000 ft elevation gain. It's a rewarding experience for those seeking a challenging hike.

Review Summary

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Mitch Taylor

Mitch Taylor

December 10, 2025

5

This is a great trail system. I do a triple loop including both the east and west loops up to the summit. I add the connector trail over to the Allatoona Dam visitor center and I loop down to Cooper's Furnace then back to the connector then to the trailhead. All total it's about 10 miles and 2000 ft elevation gain.

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Nevil Jay

Nevil Jay

April 2, 2024

4

This is a difficult trail. I can't give the trail a negative rating for this reason, though. I went based on AllTrails rating it moderate. It wasn't, not to me. Lots of inclines, with slippery and rough surfaces. My father had knee pain by the time he was up top and didn't want to come back down. We took multiple breaks because the parents (both in their 60s) were tired. But, to be fair, even my younger sibling and I, who routinely go to the gym, got tired here. It's a trail to test your determination because the view at the end is gorgeous and worth getting to.

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Brittany McCumber

Brittany McCumber

September 17, 2023

5

View of Georgia at the Overlook is worth the hike. Well blazed and maintained trail (Thanks Cartersville!) Moderate hike and intensity. Low traffic. Leaves are just starting to turn…beautiful

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Steven Redmond

Steven Redmond

April 25, 2023

5

Great place to hike. There are two different parking lots on either side of the park. The parking lot on the south side is much larger. Trails are heavily used but it's still a great hike.

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Drew Postell

Drew Postell

December 31, 2022

5

Nice little hike to peak of Pine Mountain. Elevation is 1560 feet and you start around 750 feet. 1.23 miles to the top and there are some rocky and steeper sections of the trail. I feel that young kids would be ok here but older hikers would need a good hiking stick for some assistance. They do allow bikes here on some days....and some bikers choose to ignore those rules...just be weary of that if you have smaller children. Dog friendly as well.

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Anonymous

5

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Location Sweetwater Day Use Area (GA)

Address:
1138 Georgia Highway Spur 20
Cartersville, GA, 30121
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.1983 / -84.5757

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