Location and Driving Directions.
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Blue Ridge, GA and the surrounding tri-state area (Eastern TN and Western NC), is truly a nature lover’s paradise. The Aska Adventure Area on the Toccoa River offers hiking, biking, fishing whitewater rafting, tubing, boating and horseback riding. Cherry Log Mountain has 3 lakes for fishing and canoeing. The Benton-McKaye hiking trail passes directly onto Cherry Log Mountain, and Amicolola Falls is only minutes away.
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The crystal clear aquamarine waters of Lake Blue Ridge make it one of Georgia's most picturesque mountain lakes. The 3,290-acre lake and surrounding area boast over 90 national forest campsites, several boat ramps, a full-service marina and public swimming and picnic areas.
From March to October the Ocoee River comes alive with whitewater enthusiasts from around the world who journey to shoot the world-class rapids in rafts, canoes, and kayaks. Outdoor adventure writer Kim Urquhart calls it "a paddler's paradise ...loved for its size and power, constant flow rate and continuous waves and holes".
Within the boundaries of Fannin County are four waterfalls accessible by hikes of various distances. The are: Long Creek Falls, Falls Branch Falls, Sea Creek Falls, and Jacks River Falls.
Fannin County is home to some of the best hiking trails in the country. The Appalachian Trail starts here. Journey deep into the most remote areas of Fannin County on the Benton MacKaye Trail. Look for the swinging bridge over the Toccoa River. Right around the corner from the Aska Adventure Lodge is the Aska Trails Area, for both hiking and mountain biking.
According to Georgia Outdoor News, the Toccoa River is one of the region's rivers that hold the characteristics required for anglers to find big trout. Serious trout fishermen know that there is serious trout fishing in Fannin County not only in the Toccoa, but in Rock Creek, Cooper Creek and Noontootla Creek.
Fannin County is blessed with riding stables, experienced guides and beautiful terrain, whether rolling hills or mountain trails. Hay rides, moonlight rides, overnight rides with camping, wilderness rides... there's something for everyone.
The train route consists of a 26-mile round trip through historic Murphy Junction along the beautiful Toccoa River. This railroad was built over 100 years ago and is the only mainline railroad excursion service based in Georgia. Each trip begins at the depot in Blue Ridge, Georgia and includes a stop in McCaysville which permits passengers to disembark and stretch their legs while exploring the downtown communities of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee. Each round trip takes approximately 3 1/2 hours.