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Cartecay River Loop Trail
Ellijay, Georgia
3.0
3.44 mi
/ 374 ft gain
Cartecay River Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Ellijay, Georgia.
Hike the Tumbling Waters Trail
Ellijay, Georgia
1.3 mi
/ 160 ft gain
Just North of Carters Lake lies one of its tributaries, Tails Creek. The Tumbling Waters Trail follows along a scenic stretch of this creek as it cascades its way towards the lake. This trail is moderately trafficked and considered a local favorite.
The Tumbling Waters trailhead also contains a boat ramp for recreational use. A daily fee of $3 is required to use these facilities and the mone...
FS241, Pinhoti, and Wilderness Road Trail Loop
Ellijay, Georgia
7.1 mi
/ 1437 ft gain
FS241, Pinhoti, and Wilderness Road Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Ellijay, Georgia.
Mountain Biking Bear Creek
Ellijay, Georgia
Bear Creek is a southern favorite amongst the mountain biking community. There are many variations and add-ons to make this ride more challenging, but the classic up and back from the parking lot at the base of Bear Creek is one of the most rewarding and adrenaline pumping runs you will find in North Georgia.From the trailhead you will start the long (but manageable) 5 mile climb up into the m...
Carters Lake: Woodring Campground Area
Chatsworth, Georgia
4.31 mi
/ 656 ft gain
Carters Lake: Woodring Campground Area is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Chatsworth, Georgia.
Nitro South
Talking Rock, Georgia
1.15 mi
/ 125 ft gain
Nitro South is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Talking Rock, Georgia.
Nitro North
Talking Rock, Georgia
1.72 mi
/ 276 ft gain
Nitro North is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Talking Rock, Georgia.
Rich Mountain Trail
Cherry Log, Georgia
13.36 mi
/ 2667 ft gain
Rich Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Cherry Log, Georgia.
Fall Branch Falls Trail
Cherry Log, Georgia
0.87 mi
/ 226 ft gain
Fall Branch Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Cherry Log, Georgia.
Places to stay
Ellijay, Georgia
Woodring Campground
Overview
Woodring Branch Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on the beautiful Carters Lake Project, which is just a s...
Ellijay, Georgia
Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter
Overview
Doll Mountain Day Use Shelter is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sp...
Ellijay, Georgia
Doll Mt. Campground
Overview
Doll Mountain Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on beautiful Carters Lake, Which is just a short 70 miles ...
Ellijay, Georgia
Woodring Day Use Area Shelter
Overview
Woodring Day Use Area is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sparkling ...
Ellijay, Georgia
Damsite Day Use Area Shelter
Overview
Damsite Day Use Area is located on Carters Lake in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta. The sparkling w...
Chatsworth, Georgia
Northbank Day Use Area Shelter
Overview
Northbank Day Use Area is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sparkling ...
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