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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.

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American Rentals Inc.

1880 Yukon Rd, Ellijay, Ga 30536

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.

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Appalachian Equestrian Academy

395 Sanford Lane, Ellijay, GA 30540
706-889-4259

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.

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Appalachian Trail Rides

4100 Cutcane Road Mineral Bluff, GA 30559
706-374-0362

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.

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Bear Creek Trail

Bear Creek Camp Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540
Pet Friendly

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!

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Blue Ridge Fly Fishing School

Blue Ridge, GA 30513
706-838-4252

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.

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Cartecay Bike Shop Brewery

493 North Main St, Ellijay, GA 30540
706-635-2453

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!

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Cartecay River Experience, LLC

2400 Highway 52 East Ellijay, GA 30536
706-531-4746

Located in the beautiful North Georgia mountains of Ellijay, Cartecay River Experience offers tube and kayak rentals and a shuttle for those with their own equipment!

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Carters Lake Marina and Resort

575 Marina Road Chatsworth, GA 30705
706-276-4891

Carter’s Lake accepts camping reservations for over 107 campgrounds at Woodring Branch and Doll Mountain.

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Epic Slingshot Rentals

294 S Main St, Ellijay, GA 30540
706-972-8767

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!

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Forrest Hills Resort

135 Forrest Hill Road Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-864-6456 Pet Friendly

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.

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Gibbs Gardens

1987 Gibbs Drive Ball Ground, GA 30107
(770) 893-1881

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.

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Gilmer Recreation & Parks

1561 S Main Street Ellijay, GA 30540
706-635-7700

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!

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Mulberry Gap- Adventure Basecamp

400 Mulberry Gap Road Ellijay, GA 30540
706-698-2865 Pet Friendly

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.

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Noontootla Creek Farms

3668 Newport Road Blue Ridge, GA 30513
706-838-0585

An outdoor adventure company specializing in sporting clays, trophy trout fishing, and upland wingshooting. Lodging is also available.

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Ocoee Rafting

1548 Highway 68 Ducktown, TN 37326
800-251-4800

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.

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Picture Perfect Adventures

1630 Old Northcutt Road, Ellijay, GA 30536
706-809-5059

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.

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Reel ‘Em In Fishing Guide Service

Ellijay, GA 30536
706-273-0764

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.

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Rolling Thunder River Co.

10160 Highway 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713
800-408-7238

Leading whitewater rafting tours on the Ocoee River, the Nantahala River, and the Toccoa River since 1977.

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