Outdoor
Known as the ‘Mountain Biking Capital of Georgia’ Ellijay provides ample trails for hiking and mountain biking. Our rivers and lakes offer tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and boating. Anglers can find world-class trout fishing in the county and can even book a guide. Golfers will find a relaxing course winding through the North Georgia mountains.
American Rentals Inc.
American Rentals in Ellijay, GA, offers UTV and golf cart rentals to explore the stunning North Ga. Daily & multi day options available, fully street legal UTVs and golf cart rentals.
Appalachian Equestrian Academy
A riding school with both Western and English disciplines. We have individual and group lessons and summer camps for kids. We teach well rounded horsemanship to our students. We have a riding arena.
Appalachian Trail Rides
Appalachian Trail Rides offers guided horseback trail riding from beginners to advanced through the blue ridge mountains on 250 acres, located minutes from Downtown Blue Ridge.
Bear Creek Trail
This trail provides some of the most beautiful woods and trees around, including the Gennett Poplar, the state record Tulip Poplar, the second tallest tree in Georgia! This family hiking trail offers a variety of options in length but if you are simply wanting to hike to the tree and back, it is 1.8 miles. Bring extra shoes for the creek crossings!
Blue Ridge Fly Fishing School
Blue Ridge Fly Fishing School offers a variety of classes in the North Georgia area. Becky and David have over 30 years experience. We make learning to fly fish easy and fun! All gear included.
Cartecay Bike Shop Brewery
Bikes, repair, maintenance, gear, Saturday Social Rides, MTB classes, trail advice and friendly service – all located in the Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia! [New] Now serving small batch craft beer!
Cartecay River Experience, LLC
Located in the beautiful North Georgia mountains of Ellijay, the Cartecay River Experience offers tube, kayak, and canoe rentals as well as a shuttle for those who have their own equipment!
Carters Lake Marina and Resort
Carter’s Lake accepts camping reservations for over 107 campgrounds at Woodring Branch and Doll Mountain.
Epic Slingshot Rentals
Creating lasting memories on your next vacation with our Polaris Slingshot rentals! Enjoy the beautiful mountain roads and breathtaking scenery. Get the most out of your next epic adventure!
Forrest Hills Resort
Relax and get away from it all with Forrest Hills Resort’s on site pool, riding stables, restaurant and massage services and stay in a private hot tub cabin, suite, room or group accommodations.
Gibbs Gardens
Explore the 300 acre estate garden, with 220 acres of artistically landscaped Gardens surrounded by majestic forest, spring fed ponds, streams, waterfalls, and bridge crossings.
Gilmer Recreation & Parks
From organized sports or nature that you love, we have something for everyone! Bring a pole and fish from the river bank, get engrossed in a good book, have a picnic, take a walk/run, we encourage you to use and enjoy our River Park facility!
Mulberry Gap- Adventure Basecamp
An event at Mulberry Gap gives you a chance to unplug in the woods with good company, homemade meals, beautiful scenery, a warm bed (or tent), and a wide selection of cold craft beers and delicious wines waiting for you at the end of each day.
Noontootla Creek Farms
An outdoor adventure company specializing in sporting clays, trophy trout fishing, and upland wingshooting. Lodging is also available.
Ocoee Rafting
Since 1976, Ocoee Rafting has welcomed many to miles of challenging and exciting Class III and IV rapids on one of the country’s premier rivers.
Picture Perfect Adventures
Discover our 90-acre Equestrian Mountain Estate and plan your next adventure; horseback riding, ATV trail rides, special romantic sunset horseback rides, riding lessons and kids birthday parties.
Reel ‘Em In Fishing Guide Service
Reel Em In Guide Service is the only Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service in Georgia’s Historic High Country Region. Everything you’ll need on the water from flies to wading gear is provided.
Rolling Thunder River Co.
Leading whitewater rafting tours on the Ocoee River, the Nantahala River, and the Toccoa River since 1977.