Guidebook for Ellijay
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Enjoy a quick sandwich or peruse locally made crafts. Then, go tubing on the Cooosawattee!
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Coosawatee Tubing Company
25 Eagle Mountain DrEnjoy a quick sandwich or peruse locally made crafts. Then, go tubing on the Cooosawattee!
Another lake front recreation area with boat ramp. Note, Harris Branch has a better beach front area for the kids.
Doll Mountain Recreation Area
Another lake front recreation area with boat ramp. Note, Harris Branch has a better beach front area for the kids.
From the Ellijay town square follow GA Hwy 52 West 8 mi.
Turn R onto Gates Chapel Road 5 mi to FS 241
Take FS 241 up to the lower trailhead or park on the side of Gates Chapel Road just past FS 241.
Gates Chapel Road
Gates Chapel RoadFrom the Ellijay town square follow GA Hwy 52 West 8 mi.
Turn R onto Gates Chapel Road 5 mi to FS 241
Take FS 241 up to the lower trailhead or park on the side of Gates Chapel Road just past FS 241.
The trail is mostly singletrack, some places wider than others. Whether you begin the trail clockwise or counter-clockwise you'll be descending towards Carters Lake.
WOODRING CAMPGROUND
5026 Woodridge BranchThe trail is mostly singletrack, some places wider than others. Whether you begin the trail clockwise or counter-clockwise you'll be descending towards Carters Lake.
Another of Carter's Lake recreation areas with great single track trails.There are multiple stream crossings. The Ridgeway trail runs along old logging lines, so there are a lot of little side trails.
Ridgeway Recreation Area
Another of Carter's Lake recreation areas with great single track trails.There are multiple stream crossings. The Ridgeway trail runs along old logging lines, so there are a lot of little side trails.
Kayaking on the Cartecay (they also shuttle if you have your own equipment).
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Cartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52Kayaking on the Cartecay (they also shuttle if you have your own equipment).
Great bike shop in town. Come down for supplies and grab a bite to eat while you are in the square.
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Cartecay Bike Shop
493 N Main StGreat bike shop in town. Come down for supplies and grab a bite to eat while you are in the square.
Entertainment & Activities
Great white sand beach on Carter's Lake. Perfect place to take the kids or launch a boat or kayak for fishing or a peaceful tour of the lake.
Harris Branch Recreation Area
1300 Harris Branch RdGreat white sand beach on Carter's Lake. Perfect place to take the kids or launch a boat or kayak for fishing or a peaceful tour of the lake.
Indoor pool, game room, gym, mini golf, basketball and tennis courts
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Eagle Mountain Recreation Center
126 Mango LaneIndoor pool, game room, gym, mini golf, basketball and tennis courts