Ellijay Trail Guide

Discover the best hiking trails, waterfalls, and scenic views in North Georgia

Amicalola Falls Trail
Moderate
Popular

Amicalola Falls Trail

A scenic trail featuring the tallest waterfall in Georgia with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

2.1 milesDistance
604 ftElevation
1.5 hoursDuration
Waterfall
Scenic Views
Family Friendly
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Tumbling Waters Trail
Easy
Popular

Tumbling Waters Trail

A beautiful trail along the Ellijay River with multiple small waterfalls and swimming holes.

1.5 milesDistance
150 ftElevation
1 hourDuration
Waterfall
River
Swimming
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Cohutta Wilderness Loop
Hard

Cohutta Wilderness Loop

A challenging backcountry trail through Georgia's largest wilderness area with diverse ecosystems.

15.8 milesDistance
2,450 ftElevation
2 daysDuration
Wilderness
Camping
Wildlife
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Bear Creek Trail
Moderate
Popular

Bear Creek Trail

Follow Bear Creek through a lush forest with multiple creek crossings and fishing spots.

4.7 milesDistance
520 ftElevation
3 hoursDuration
Creek
Fishing
Wildlife
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Fort Mountain Stone Tower Trail
Easy
Popular

Fort Mountain Stone Tower Trail

A short trail to a mysterious ancient stone tower with panoramic mountain views.

0.8 milesDistance
160 ftElevation
45 minutesDuration
Historic
Scenic Views
Kid Friendly
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Gahuti Trail
Moderate

Gahuti Trail

A full-day hike circling Fort Mountain with diverse terrain and multiple overlooks.

8.2 milesDistance
1,520 ftElevation
5 hoursDuration
Scenic Views
Wildlife
Camping
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Emery Creek Falls Trail
Moderate
Popular

Emery Creek Falls Trail

A creek-crossing adventure leading to two beautiful waterfalls in a secluded forest setting.

6.2 milesDistance
830 ftElevation
4 hoursDuration
Waterfall
Creek Crossings
Swimming
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Appalachian Trail - Springer Mountain
Moderate
Popular

Appalachian Trail - Springer Mountain

Hike to the southern terminus of the legendary Appalachian Trail with historic significance.

4.4 milesDistance
550 ftElevation
3 hoursDuration
Historic
Scenic Views
Long-Distance Trail
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