Come explore one of North Georgia's local favorite trail, the Tumbling Waters Trail, just North of Carters Lake. Its relative ease makes it great for the family and on the hottest days you will enjoy a dip in the refreshing and scenic waters.

Just North of Carters Lake lies one of its tributaries, Tails Creek. The Tumbling Waters Trail follows along a scenic stretch of this creek as it cascades its way towards the lake. This trail is moderately trafficked and considered a local favorite.

Pinhoti Trail is a 4,052 ft moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Ellijay Georgia. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail by bike. A bit longer to hike…

Fort Mountain State Park is located in North Georgia, near the city of Chatsworth. Home to the famous Fort Mountain, the region got its name due to the ancient 885-foot-long rock wall located on the mountain’s peak. Because the park is based near the Cohutta Wilderness, visitors can expect plenty of hardwood forest, scenic lakes, and tranquil streams. Fort Mountain also has a rich and intriguing history, as the mysterious 855-foot-long wall is thought to have been built by early Cherokee Indians as fortification against more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies.

The state park has a moderate climate, which means it is a popular destination year-round. In summer, visitors can expect average daily temperatures of 83°F, while temperatures can sink as low as 23°F in winter at night. Wildlife commonly seen in the park include deer, especially around the lake area. Other animals spotted include eagles, racoons, snakes, and bears.

Long Creek Falls

Three Forks to Long Creek Falls

1.9 MILES, ROUND TRIP

Hike the AT through the creek-filled Three Forks Valley to one of North Georgia’s most beautiful waterfalls. Long Creek Falls spills and tumbles in a series of cascades beneath a forest filled with towering hemlock, vibrant green moss, and gnarly-branched rhododendron.

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Once you make the one-mile walk on this trail, you’ll see the highest waterfall in Georgia. The 729-foot falls have a Cherokee name meaning “tumbling waters”. It’s certainly one to see! This north Georgia trail has two ways up: the wooded trail is slightly steep, but has many places to rest and is dog and toddler-friendly. The optional path is a stairway of 604 steps but would be slow-going for younger kids and pets. The route we always take is the wooded trail, cross over and down a few sets of stairs to see the falls up close, and take photos. Then, back to the wooded trail to make the trek down.

Hike a seven-mile day hike on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, exploring a lush, green, leafy forest from Hightower Gap to Horse Gap, over Sassafrass Mountain and down to Cooper Gap.

We are a family-friendly marina offering boat docks, cabin rentals, and boat rentals. Carters Lake is located in the beautiful North Georgia mountains, midway between Atlanta and Chattanooga. This unique lake offers 65 miles of undeveloped shoreline surrounding 3,200 acres of deep, clear water. The marina has a well-stocked ship’s store with drinks, snacks, and all the essentials for a day on the lake. There is a water gas and a pump-out station. There is a seasonal restaurant, please call ahead for opening days and hours. For our dock renters, we also offer boat service and repairs.

A DAY ON THE LAKE

At Lake Blue Ridge Marina you can enjoy the following:

Rent a Bennington Pontoon, Kayak, Canoe, or Paddleboard.

Gas up and get your lake day supplies.

Eat at the local favorite restaurant The Boat Dock Bar & Grill known for their burgers, wings, & bar.

Browse our Showroom & pick out your favorite watercraft.

Fly Fish Blue Ridge is a full guide service on private water. We practice catch and release. We provide all equipment including waders, boots, rods, flies, and instruction. We offer year-round, half-day wading trips on our beautiful private trophy streams. Whether you are a beginner looking for your first fly fishing outing or a seasoned expert, we cater to your every need and want. We take you to fish on the very best water for the very best fish in North Georgia - and remember that Fannin County is the Trout capital of Georgia!

Fishing/trout licenses are required to fish in Georgia if 16 years of age or older. You may obtain one online at

https://www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com

The beautiful waters of the Cartecay River run through the mountains in and around the city of Ellijay, merging with the Ellijay River to form Coosawattee. Kids and adults alike will enjoy a tube or kayak trip down the river.

Whether you want to lazily ride down in an tube, or fight the waves in a kayak, we’ll meet all your needs for a fun day on the water. All the necessary gear is provided; inner tubes, or kayaks with paddles, life jackets, and shuttle service to the river.

We also offer an excellent location for fishing. Bring your fishing license with trout stamp!

The Ocoee River has become recognized as the ultimate river for Tennessee rafting since it was chosen as the venue for the 1996 Olympic whitewater events. Boasting the most continuous class III and IV rapids of any river in the United States, the Ocoee River will give you a romping, rollicking ride through the scenic Ocoee Gorge.

Rolling Thunder River Company has become the preferred Ocoee River Rafting company with over 40 years of experience providing top of the line rafting trips. Since 1977, over a million guests have chosen and trusted Rolling Thunder to provide them with memorable river trips. We want you to leave us feeling that your time and money were well spent and, more importantly, with a newly discovered passion for the sport of whitewater rafting.

Ocoee Whitewater Rafting is a low cost, high value experience which will enhance your visit to these majestic mountains. Offering two separate sections of surging whitewater, the Ocoee River is THE rafting destination in the Southeast. You can spend a half day rafting one section or all day and raft both sections in the same trip. It’s your choice.

Kayaking & Tubing: Cartecay River Experience offers Friendly and Helpful Staff that help to create a fun family atmosphere. We provide safe and proper equipment and all safety gear is included with our rentals. We have on-hand life jackets to fit everyone including children. We also offer SHUTTLE SERVICE Year Round with advanced notice.

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North Georgia’s hidden gem is a public golf course located 5 miles north of Ellijay, Georgia; just 1 1/2 hours north of Atlanta. The golf course itself is a reflection of the mountains which surround it. The 8 acre Whitepath Lake and the Ellijay River highlight several other creeks and ponds spread out along the course. Designed by Rocky Roquemore and Joe Lee, the course is challenging to the low handicap golfer, yet friendly to those with higher handicaps. Whitepath Golf Club is truly a golf enthusiast's dream. Beautiful rolling terrain and long range views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and the Cohutta Wilderness make this course one of the most enjoyable and picturesque golf courses in North Georgia.

The course offers small, fast bent grass greens that are meticulously maintained for your golfing pleasure.

If you are visiting the Ellijay area or planning a golf outing, please feel free to call us for a tee time at 706-276-3080 or for a tee time.

Our Bunker Hill-designed course is a par 72, links-feel course totaling 6,707 yards. The course winds through 125 acres of ridges and meadows, featuring over 280 feet of elevation change with spectacular views of the Chattahoochee and Cherokee Nation Forests and surrounding valleys. Designed within the philosophy that traditional, strategic golf is the most rewarding, this Jack Dredla, Dan Proctor, Dave Axland, Bunker Hill-designed course is making a name for itself throughout the southeast. Here you’ll discover golf in its purest state, with tightly mowed zoysia fairways and manicured bentgrass greens, each creating an incredible surface for play as the course winds along the Toccoa River and into the landscape’s secluded hills and draws. Native grasses, wicked bunkers and exceptional long-range mountain views complete the experience of this unique course.

Old Toccoa Farm is a semi-private course where public play is welcomed six days a week. All public players must call ahead to make a tee time.

Butternut Creek Golf Course plays through rolling valleys and up challenging slopes with mountain views from all 18 holes. Each hole is unique – none remotely similar to another. A Bill Watts design, Butternut Creek plays to a modest 6,500+ yards, but 4 to 6 tee boxes on every hole give challenging options for every player. Water comes into play on 13 holes and mounds, undulating greens, and elevation changes are found throughout the course. Butternut Creek Golf Course boasts Penncross Bent Grass greens and Tifton 419 Bermuda fairways and tees. The roughs and mounds have common Bermuda and love grass. Owned and operated by the Union County Recreation Department, Butternut Creek Golf Course sits in downtown Blairsville below beautiful Ivy Log Mountain. We invite you to visit us in Union County and enjoy all that we have to offer!