The ruins of the mill are on the "Red Trail" in the Sweetwater Creek State Park. We are avid hikers and we're visiting the area. Had no idea what to expect and we're beyond pleasently surprised by what we found. The history of the mill can be read in the accompanying photos. The trail beyond the mill is more challenging but worth the effort. When it junctions with the white trail you may want to return on it for an easier hike...

Really cool ruins from 1864

Love this place, very beautiful spot! The sorrow that flows through here is unreal, however you can totally get a great hike in as well as a swim! Highly recommend to everyone!

This place is supremely big and most definitely fun! I absolutely highly recommend checking this place out, especially for a free and fun experience. The paths are very clear and the reservoir was very beautiful. We all had fun climbing to each dry rock in hopes of not slipping. The plants are also really cool to look at and climbing boulders all make the journey fun and memorable. Again, I highly recommend!

New Manchester Mill Ruins are located inside Sweetwater Creek State Park on the bank of the creek few minutes walk along a shaded trail from the Visitor Center which contain more historical information. The original mill was built by slaves in 1847 and destroyed by federal troops in 1864 during Civil War. It is worth visiting while you are in the beautiful park. Parking fee in the park is $5 per car, not person. Unless you have a Georgia State Parks yearly pass.

Clean fresh air

Major mid-level clothing and textile mill before the war. Built along with a shanty town in 1849 with moderate success. Water mill-powered, 5 stories, around 100 workers. Destroyed (burned) by Union infantry in 1864. Abandoned, never rebuilt.

So I have no idea how no one has mentioned this in all the reviews, but there's actually a police firing range in this park, so if you go, while it is quite accessible and beautiful, prepare for random gunshots to ring through the area. Not sure who thought placing it here was a good idea, but it's a thing and it's super annoying. No relaxation for you here as long as there's gunshots going off.

Located inside Sweetwater Creek State Park are the New Manchester Ruins. I had no idea this was here until a friend recommended it. Probably the biggest ruins I've come across so far and unfortunately, they are fenced off. But still well worth the visit and nice to see a piece of history preserved. It's about a mile walk from the visitor center and the trail is relatively easy. There is plenty of shade on a hot summer day and much vegetation to admire along the way. Trail maps are located at every major juncture to help guide you along the way. Lots of sizable rocks are spread across the river, perfect for relaxation or a suntan. Bring a swim suit if you plan to cool off.

Just past the ruins there's a staircase to the left, if you fet off the trail and venture to the left toward the front of the ruins this is what you'll see! We waded out to the rocks and sunbathed for hours.

It was a beautiful nature trail. If you love nature this is a great park to go to.

The hikes leading up to the mill are awesome, and going past the mill the red path gets pretty tough. It was a really great day walking through the paths. The creek is really fun to watch and to get in once you need a break from the climbing. The water moves quick, but not enough to sweep you away. Highly recommend.

Great park with a great trail. They are renovaring their restrooms right now so come prepared. Its dog friendly which is always a plus.

This is a wonderful, relatively easy place to hike to, and its views are excellent any time of the year.

Please note that this is currently closed from the red trail and green trail entrance. I went in with one of the rangers on a tour. Do not trespass! Fee for the tour, like many of their tours, was $10. Learning the history of this mill was absolutely amazing. There's so much history and richness attached to this building, and the whole park in general. Even if you're unable to come see the mill, I highly recommend asking one of the rangers for some history on the building. In the event you'd like to see this building, head over to the yellow loop trail and stay along the riverside. There are a few spots where you can see the mill from the river. Bring binoculars!

We loved it most people go shoping on the day out in the city we decide to find whatever nature we could and it worked out great here.

Love it

Beautiful! The trails were very nice and the water was very beautiful. I would go again!

Great place.. love the history... So much to do no matter your age!

Had a great few days camping woth the wife and kids only thing i would change would be how far the trails are from the tent sites if walking its a mile and a half before even getting to the trails with 3 boys ages 8, 6 and 4 that can be a task

(Translated by Google) Here is a good place for hiking and fitness, as well as historical sites. This is my first time here, and I feel pretty good. Tickets are $5 per car. It is winter and I will come back in summer if I have the chance! (Original) 这里是一个不错的徒步健身的好地方，还有历史古迹景观。第一次来这里，感觉还不错，门票每辆车$5，现在是冬季，有机会的话夏季还会回来！

Great spot for some photography, hike or to relax and enjoy nature.

nice hike. challenging but not too long and with interesting destination.

Great place to visit, great hiking and nice environment

Great hike. Peaceful location. Beautiful scenery.

Beautiful hike and interesting history. I would encourage visitors to look in the museum for more information on the mill.

Long walk wear appropriate shoes its worth the walk nice scenery

This will become one of our premiere hiking spots.

Amazing place amazing hiking mostly moderate to difficult, very beautiful hiking side of river

This place is a beautiful piece of history. Bring a picnic and spend the day.

Nice place to bring the kids and hike.

Clean trails and bathrooms

I've only ever seen the ruins from the trail at Sweetwater Park, but 5 stars anyways because I still think it's pretty cool. I would LOVE to attend a tour!

Absolutely an astonishing place to visit. We look forward to returning again and again. Save yourself some money and purchase the yearly pass to all Georgia state parks. And make it worth your dollar.

Nice brick ruin. It is surrounded by fence so people can't get inside to preserve the ruin

You can not access the ruins, there is a fence around. The trail is fine...

The trails all the way to the ruins were very clean and free of most woodland debris. Beautiful sights on all the trails as well at the park. Will be making this a monthly hiking trip of mine!

This place was worth the short walk on the red trail. The view of the river was beautiful.

Sweetwater Creek State Park is amazing

Great hike and nice sites

Always a favorite. Took our grandson and he loved the hike and the water.

This was a cool place to have a photoshoot with my new DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone. I enjoyed the entire trail. I took the white trail around. It was tough when I went up the brown trail, I ended up tripping over a skull while running up the steep hill. You should definitely visit sweet water creek park

Beautiful rapids and trails leading to and from the mill ruins

(Translated by Google) Marvelous Well signposted route. (Original) Maravillo. Ruta bien señalizada.

A great place to hike.

History factory

Nice hike. Not too hard. Wore a mask. It was quite busy on a Saturday.

Beautiful

Such a cool artifact along a wonderful hike!

Scenic and quiet

Easy hike to and from the ruins.

Beautiful location. Beautiful water views. Busy. No bugs during winter time.

Very scenic Park. Clean and safe

Really cool walkin trail just make sure you wear sturdy sneakers...good place to exercise...the rushing water on the rocks is soothing.

Really cool place to explore. The ruins are right on the side of the water and contrast a lot with the forest around them.

The river is the prettiest part. The ruins are neat but you can’t go down into them to get a closer look. They did film part of The Hunger Games here!

One of my favorite places of all time! Love that more people get to enjoy it. Stellar paid hike with an awesome guide. Ask for Andy if you are interested in Native American history.

Quick hike to the ruins! Lots of beautiful lilac butterflies and wild berries!!

Very nice to have a picnics, with family and friends!

Wonderful day for a walk! Bring your water and enjoy the scenery

It was so much fun until we saw snakes. I wasnt sure what type they were but it was our turning point. But it was still beautiful

Still great trails to enjoy

Very cool. It's on a great trail and there's some history to be learned. Definitely recommend checking it out.

Beautiful view, has multiple seating spaces for great pictures.

So peaceful... you can really feel the energy that was this place yet feel at peace to sit and have a picnic. Beautiful place for everyone to love. Family or 1st date it is a place worth stopping for, more than once.

Lovely hike along the water. Ruins are very pretty.

If you have a high energy and water loving dog, you have found the place.

It's fine, but it's always disappointing when these sorts of places are fenced off. I totally understand why it is, but still... Good to look at a bit from the trail

Very nice walk and beautiful scenery. The Mills are fenced in so you can't physically get to them which was some what disappointing.

Nice easy hike in the woods, very kid friendly

Beautiful. Hunger games 2 was shoot here.

What a Hike Peaceful Easy Feeling. Life is good.

Fascinating History and great walk along the river.

Nice trail. The historical story is very interesting. recommended for a walk with the kids.

Love Sweet Water Creek State Park as a whole. I have annual membership and hikes there regularly

Beautiful place for walk and make memories with friends and family but there's no have any tourist guide in that place when we arrived.

Very peaceful place for visitors. My wife like this one from her soul!!

Great spot to visit

(Translated by Google) Very nice!! And natural (Original) Muy agradable!! Y natural

The ruins are on the Red Trail which is a mile or so from the visitors center. It is a moderate walk but becomes difficult beyond the ruins.