North Georgia Mountains

Attractions and Points of Interest

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The North Georgia Mountains hold the highest point in the entire state, Brasstown Bald. In addition, this neck of the woods is responsible for the 'Cabbage Patch Kid' mania, and is home to the Alpine village of Helen, which celebrates the annual Oktoberfest fall festival. These mountains are also infused with a rich heritage of culture and folklore, having been home to an American Indian civilization as well as the site of the first Gold Rush in the United States. Most importantly, The North Georgia Mountains appeal to those who love natural beauty and an easy-going life style. From fine dining, to adventurous outdoor recreation, you can find it here. 'Breath taking', 'inspirational', and 'beautiful' are but a few words used to describe this region we call "Our Georgia Mountains."

Surround yourself with the beauty, relaxation and natural fun that are uniquely Georgia’s  Blue Ridge Experience.  Leave your cell phone and laptop at home and enjoy the splendor and exhilaration of a day hiking to nearby waterfalls, horseback riding on forested trails or whitewater  rafting in our unspoiled mountain beauty. Looking for quiet romance or peace of mind?  Try spending the day watching the sun glimmer across the aqua blue waters of Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Nottely or Lake Chatuge. If you prefer Rivers there is crystal clear Toccoa  River, Nottely River and Hiawassee River, Ocoee River and Nantahala River all within a 1 hour drive or less. Check out any of the links below:

 

Rafting:

www.rollingthunderriverco.com

www.theblueridgehighlander.com

www.rafting.com/georgia-whitewater-rafting.htm

www.georgiagetaway.com/recreation/river.shtml

www.oceerafting.com

Golf:

The best golf courses in the entire state of Georgia are found right here in the North Georgia mountains. Some of the most challenging golf courses around can be found Union, Towns and Fannin Counties. Not to mention our North Carolina neighboring counties.

www.brasstownvalley.com

www.butternutcreekgolf.com

www.theridgeresort.com

Hiking, Biking & ATV Trails

The North Georgia Mountains offer a variety of hiking trails from the paved Anna Ruby Falls Trail which leads to one of North Georgia's many waterfalls to the first (or last) steps of the Appalachian Trail. Many of these hiking trails are also bike trails, horse trails or atv trails. Several of the trails lead to waterfalls; all the hiking trails will allow you to see some of the outdoor beauty of the Georgia Mountains.

Union County Georgia

Located along the North Carolina border, Union County Georgia is home to Vogel State Park, Lake Nottely and Georgia's highest point: Brasstown Bald. With over half the county's acreage located within Chattahoochee National Forest, Union County offers a variety of outdoor recreation choices. There are 18 hiking trails, 6 bike trails, 2 atv trails, 1 publicly owned camping area and 2 waterfalls. Follow the link below:

www.mountaintravelguide.com/georgia/union/Union%20County.htm

Fannin County Georgia

Located in the North Georgia Mountains, Fannin County offers a variety of outdoor recreation choices. There are 20 hiking trails, 9 bike trails, a horse trail, 6 publicly owned camping areas and 5 waterfalls. Follow the link below:

www.mountaintravelguide.com/georgia/fannin/fannin_county.htm

Towns County Georgia

Towns County offers a variety of outdoor recreation choices. There are 5 hiking trails and 11 waterfalls. In the Towns County. Follow the link below:

www.mountaintravelguide.com/georgia/towns/Towns%20County.htm

Boating:

Lake Nottely Reservoir lies in the state of Georgia on the southeastern edge of the Tennessee River watershed, nestled in the mountains and valleys of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The reservoir features a beach and camping area and is a great place for viewing wildlife, fishing and boating. Nottely Reservoir serves a number of purposes other than recreation, including flood control and power generation.

Lake Chatuge Reservoir, located on the Hiwassee River in western North Carolina, is 13 miles long and extends southeast from the dam into north Georgia. The reservoir is named after a nearby Cherokee settlement.

 

Sport fishing is popular at Chatuge, both in the reservoir and in the Hiwassee River below the dam. Concrete weirs have been installed below the dam to provide a steady flow of water and to increase oxygen levels for fish and other aquatic animals. Wade fishing for trout is popular here since fish are attracted to the weirs, where food is abundant. Chatuge is operated for many purposes, including flood control, power generation, and augmentation of water flows for navigation downstream.

Lake Blue Ridge Reservoir is on the Toccoa River in north Georgia, stretching 11 miles southeast from the dam. The river flows northwest into Tennessee, where it’s called the Ocoee River. Blue Ridge Reservoir is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest of north Georgia. There’s a scenic overlook above the dam and a shaded picnic area near the powerhouse. The canoe and kayak launch site below the dam gives non motorized boaters access to the Toccoa River. The river is noted among fishermen for its sunfish, trout, and bass. When water is released from the Blue Ridge Dam to generate electricity, the river becomes a class I-II float through the Georgia hills. Besides providing power and recreational opportunities, Blue Ridge also helps control flooding.

Dining:

Eating traditional southern Appalachian foods is part of the fun when you visit the Blue Ridge area. The favorite, of course, is local mountain trout -- fried, broiled, pecan-crusted, smoked -- pick your variety. There is apple everything - apple bread, apple butter, fried apple pies, apple cider, you need to taste them all! Of course, there's Georgia ice cream -- i.e. grits -- for breakfast, along with hot cat-head biscuits with honey or sorghum syrup. Barbeque ribs, country ham, fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, watermelon. There are many fine restaurants in the local area.