Activities
Downtown Ellijay, Georgia. Photo by Rick Lucas
Hiking (See descriptions below)
- Aska Adventure Area (15 miles) – www.blueridgemountains.com/aska_trails.html
- Amicalola Falls (17 miles) – www.amicalolafallslodge.com/
- Appalacian Trail (11 miles) – www.appalachiantrail.org/
- Benton MacKaye Trail (Springer Mountain) (16 miles) – www.georgiatrails.com/gt/Benton_MacKaye_Trail
- Brasstown Bald (44 miles) – cfaia.org/visitor-centers-gift-shops/georgia-visitor-centers-gift-shops/brasstown-bald-recreation-area-visitor-centers-in-georgia/
- Fall Branch Falls (18 miles) – www.georgiatrails.com/gt/falls_branch_falls
- Long Creek Falls (12 miles) – www.georgiatrails.com/gt/long_creek_falls
- Toccoa Swinging Bridge (17 miles) – www.blueridgemountains.com/things-to-do/outdoors/hiking/swinging-bridge/
- Fort Mountain State Park (34 miles) – www.gilmerchamber.com/favorite-family-hiking-trails-ellijay/
- Vogel State Park (37 miles) – gastateparks.org/Vogel
- Rich Mountain Wilderness Area – www.alltrails.com/parks/us/georgia/rich-mountain-wilderness
Wineries
- Cartecay Vineyards (8 miles) – www.cartecayvineyards.com/
- Ott Farms and Vineyard (13 miles) – www.ottfarmsandvineyardga.com/
- Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery (13 miles) – www.chateaumeichtry.co/
- Ellijay River Vineyards (22 miles) – www.ellijayrivervineyards.com/
- Engelheim Vineyards (25 miles) – www.engelheim.com/
- Fainting Goat Vineyards and Winery (20.7 miles) – www.faintinggoatvineyardsandwinery.com/
Breweries
- Cartecay River Brewing Co. (17.3 miles) – www.cartecayriverbrewing.com/
- Grumpy Old Men (24.9 miles) – grumpyoldmenbrewing.com/
Tubing/White Water Rafting
- Van Zandt’s Riverwalk Grill & Grocery -Thunder Valley Tubing & Kayak Rental (11 miles) – vansriverwalk.com/
- Cartecay River Experience (13 miles) – www.cartecayriverexperience.com/
- Coosawattee River Tubing Company (24.4 miles) – www.coosawatteerivertubingco.com/
- Ellijay River Outfitters (14 miles) – www.tubeellijay.com/
- Ocoee or Toccoa river rafting (35 miles)
- Rolling Thunder River Company (50 miles) – www.rollingthunderriverco.com/
- Nantahala river rafting (84 miles)
Orchards – Ellijay is located in Gilmer County which is known as the “Apple Capital of Georgia”!
- R & A Orchards (10 miles) – www.randaorchards.com/
- Hillcrest Orchards (7 miles) – www.hillcrestorchards.net/
- Mercier Orchards (25.8 miles) – mercier-orchards.com/
- Mountain Valley Farm (14 miles) – www.grassfedgeorgia.com/
Mountain Biking
- Cartecay Bike Shop – www.cartecaybikes.com/local-trails-maps/
- Gilmer County – https://business.gilmerchamber.com/list/category/biking-9512
- Lake Blue Ridge (25 miles) – lakeblueridgemarina.com/
- Carter’s Lake (28 miles) – stocked with Walleye, Hybrid Bass and Striped Bass – www.carterslake.com/
- Kayaking and Canoeing Spots in Ellijay – https://stepoutside.org/ellijay-ga/kayak-and-canoe/
- Trout Fishing – https://business.gilmerchamber.com/list/category/fishing-9511
Horseback Riding
- Appalachian Trail Rides – (31.7 Miles) www.appalachiantrailrides.com
- Adventure Trail Rides – (31.4 Miles) www.adventuretrailrides.com
- Blanch Manor Ranch – (39.6 Miles) www.blanchemanor.com
- Cowgirl Up Stables – (32.2 Miles) www.cowgirlupstables.com
- Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides – (37.2 Miles) www.blueridgemountaintrailrides.com *Also has zip lining
Golf
- Whitepath Golf Course (22 miles) – golfwhitepath.com/
Hunting
- Noontootla Creek Farms – Hunting and Clay Shooting (7 miles) – ncfga.net/
- Harmons Trophy Deer Hunting (19 miles)
- Iron Mountain Resort – https://ironmountainresort.com/
Gem Mining
- The Lily Pad Village (16 miles) – www.lillypadvillage.com/
- Aska Mining Company (15 miles) – www.facebook.com/askaminingco/
Other
- Build an Ark Animal Rescue (24 miles) – www.facebook.com/Build-an-Ark-Animal-Rescue-129066320450755/
- The Swan Drive In (25 miles) – www.swan-drive-in.com/now-showing.php
- Expedition Bigfoot (25 miles) – www.expeditionbigfoot.com/