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Things to Do Outdoors

Explore the outdoors and recreational opportunities that the Ellijays and Gilmer County have to offer.

The Ellijays are the perfect base camp for exploring the great outdoors. Its surroundings are home to eleven mountain hiking trails, fifty-nine mountain bike trails, several impressive waterfalls, and some of the best trout waters in the Southeast. Whether your version of adventure is a lazy day on the lake, a gentle walk along the river or something a bit more adventurous like mountain biking or hiking into the wilderness, you will find just the adventure to keep you coming back for more.

Outdoor Activities Recent Blogs

Wintertime on the Fly in Ellijay

As we move into February in Ellijay, our streams and rivers up here in the southern Appalachia’s should become the coldest of the year. Extreme cold water and trout usually do not go hand in hand very well. What I mean by that statement is trout simply slowdown in everything they do.
The TV Show Featuring Ellijay and Carter’s Lake to Debut Next Month

The Internationally televised, Emmy-nominated television show, Fishing University, that filmed here in the late Fall, will air that episode featuring Ellijay and the surrounding area next month. The show features not only the lake, but local dining, activities and attractions.
Top 10 Things To Do in the Winter in Ellijay

Winter is one of the best times to visit Ellijay, Georgia. Make plans to bundle up and explore a place where both forests and fireplaces beckon, about 80 miles north of Atlanta and 65 miles from Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Georgia's Delay Harvest Trout Fishing

Georgia’s DH season begins November 1^st, and continues through May 14th. The DH sections of these waters are marked with signage. During the DH season, anglers must release all trout immediately, and use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure.
Best Fall Activities You Must Do in Ellijay

Fall is the best time to visit the North Georgia mountains. We have put together a list of the best Fall Activities to experience in Ellijay. From the Georgia Apple Festival to senic views, this list will give you great things to do in the Fall.
Our Favorite Family Hiking Trails in Ellijay

When you want to take your family hiking for some fun outdoors, it's always good to know safe, family friendly places to go.