The Best Hiking Trails in Ellijay

Less than an hour from Ellijay or Chatsworth, Emery Creek Falls is a beautiful hike through historic logging areas leading to a two-part waterfall deep in the forest. It's perfect for the entire family, including the dog....

With backcountry hiking trails, historical landmarks, mountain biking, horseback riding, and plenty of camping, Fort Mountain State Park is sure to have something for everyone. This short hike explores several of the park's iconic landmarks including a lush overlook, 40' stone fire tower, and the ruins of a ancient rock wall....

Translated as 'Mother Mountain' in the Cherokee language, the Gahuti Trail is one of the best hiking loops in the state park. Compared to Trail 301, another popular route, this is a foot-traffic only trail that highlights Fort Mountain's best features....

Connecting Flagg Mountain in Alabama to the Benton MacKaye Trail in Georgia, the Pinhoti is nearing the end of its 330-mile journey. Portions of this route follow reclaimed doubletrack and OHV Trails, while new singletrack sections were opened around 2013 to reroute a former unmarked road portion....

Well known by mountain bikers, this northernmost portion of the Pinhoti Trail connects Mulberry Gap to its northern terminus. There, one could follow the Benton MacKaye Trail southeast to Springer Mountain, the official trailhead for the Appalachian Trail....

The Conasauga River Trail is a staple river hike in the Cohutta Mountains, and the second longest trail in the region. It's intersected by 4 other trails, offering several opportunities for loops, with a full thru-hike also within reach....