The Best Backpacking in Ellijay

Rich Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Cherry Log, Georgia.

Emery Creek Trail to Bald Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crandall, Georgia.

Panther Creek Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Fort Mountain rises prominently from the plateau to the West, serving as the start of the Blue Ridge Mountain range in Georgia. The Gahuti Backcountry Trail circumnavigates the mountain, with several overlooks with views in all directions.  At 8.1 miles, this hike is moderately difficult, but can...

Gahuti Inner Loop to West Overlook, Fort Mountain, and Cool Springs Overlook is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Chatsworth, Georgia.

Cohutta to Big Frog Wilderness via Benton Mackaye Trailhead is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Begin your journey from Amicalola Falls State Park. Despite the steep climb, you should park at the base of the falls and climb the steps for a great view of one of the grandest falls in the South. (For more on that hike, see: "Climb the Stairs to Amicalola Falls"). From the top of the falls, fol...

Jacks River Trail Through Hike is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Epworth, Georgia.

Rice Camp, Hickory Ridge, East Cowpen Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Epworth, Georgia.

Beech Bottom Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Old Fort, Tennessee.

Wolf Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near the city of Copperhill.

Big Frog Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Copperhill, Tennessee.

Ramrock Mountain via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Suches, Georgia.

Dockery Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Suches, Georgia.

Dockery Lake Trail to Preacher's Rock is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Cleveland, Georgia.

Lake Winfield Scott to Bryon Herbert Reece Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Suches, Georgia.