Catfish Corner
444 Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-3180
Chophouse of Hiawassee
625 Highway 76
Hiawassee, GA
Original in Murphy, NC This place is great!
Enrico's Lakeview Restaurant
3295 Dogwood Lane, Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-1990
Fatz Cafe
42 Highway 515, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-781-1643
Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant
70 Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-4834
Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill
53 Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-1503
Mike's Seafood Market and Grill
121A Murphy Highway
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-9515
Monte Alban Mexican Restaurant
122 Murphy Highway, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-5998
Muffy's Mountain Burgers & Such
364 Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-835-2992
Nacoochee Grill
7277 S. Main Street, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-8020
North Georgia Hole-in-the-wall Restaurant
90 Town Square, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-3530
Rib Country
373 Kousins Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-3530
The Old Hiawassee Grill
3499 Highway 76 West
Young Harris, GA 30582
706-896-2262
The Sawmill Place Breakfast & Country
Store
845 Pat Haralson Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-1250
The World Famous Blairsville Restaurant
229 Earnest, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-6921
The Yacht Club
3499 US Highway 76, Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-2268
Additional Blairsville Restaurants
Additional Helen Restaurants
444 Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-3180
Chophouse of Hiawassee
625 Highway 76
Hiawassee, GA
Original in Murphy, NC This place is great!
Enrico's Lakeview Restaurant
3295 Dogwood Lane, Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-1990
Fatz Cafe
42 Highway 515, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-781-1643
Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant
70 Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-4834
Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill
53 Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-1503
Mike's Seafood Market and Grill
121A Murphy Highway
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-9515
Monte Alban Mexican Restaurant
122 Murphy Highway, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-5998
Muffy's Mountain Burgers & Such
364 Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-835-2992
Nacoochee Grill
7277 S. Main Street, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-8020
North Georgia Hole-in-the-wall Restaurant
90 Town Square, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-3530
Rib Country
373 Kousins Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-3530
The Old Hiawassee Grill
3499 Highway 76 West
Young Harris, GA 30582
706-896-2262
The Sawmill Place Breakfast & Country
Store
845 Pat Haralson Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-1250
The World Famous Blairsville Restaurant
229 Earnest, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-6921
The Yacht Club
3499 US Highway 76, Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-2268
Additional Blairsville Restaurants
Additional Helen Restaurants
Dining
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Local Activities
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Fishing
Lake Winfield Scott: State Route 180 south of Blairsville. Trout are stocked in this acre lake about every other week during
trout season. There is a Forest Service campground here, and it is a very popular area. The lake has a limited bass and
bream fishery.
Lake Nottely: A 4180 acre reservoir with Largemouth, Striped and White Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Bream and Catfish.
Nottely and Toccoa Rivers: Year round. Other streams are seasonal and year round.
trout season. There is a Forest Service campground here, and it is a very popular area. The lake has a limited bass and
bream fishery.
Lake Nottely: A 4180 acre reservoir with Largemouth, Striped and White Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Bream and Catfish.
Nottely and Toccoa Rivers: Year round. Other streams are seasonal and year round.
Golf
Brasstown Valley Resort
6321 US 76, Young Harris, GA 30582
706-379-9900
Butternut Creek Golf Course
20 Union County Recreation Rd., Blairsville, GA 30514
706-745-5153
6321 US 76, Young Harris, GA 30582
706-379-9900
Butternut Creek Golf Course
20 Union County Recreation Rd., Blairsville, GA 30514
706-745-5153
Horse Back Riding
A Step Above Stables
3839 South Mauney, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-9051
Trackrock Stables
4890 Trackrock Camp Road, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-5252
3839 South Mauney, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-9051
Trackrock Stables
4890 Trackrock Camp Road, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-5252
Hiking/ORV Trails
Arkaquah Trail
Length: 5.5 miles
Trail descends along a ridge from Brasstown Bald parking lot to Track Rock Gap. There are lips and downs, some steep along the
way. The final mile has several switchbacks. Open ridge tops provide excellent views. This trail is within the Brasstown Wilderness for
about 5 miles of its length. This trail is not blazed.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto Georgia 180. Go 8 miles and turn left (north)
onto Georgia 180 Spur. Follow this road 3 miles to the Brasstown Bald Visitor Center parking lot.
NOTE: There is a parking fee. The trail leaves the parking lot from the northwest corner near the restrooms. To reach the lower end of
the trail at Track Rock Gap, go east of Blairsville on U.S. 76 for 6 miles. Turn right (south) on Track Rock Road and drive 3 miles to a
gravel parking lot on the right just past the petroglyphs in the gap. The trail begins across the road from the parking lot.
Beasley Knob ORV Trail
Length: 10.8
Open to: Off-road vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and motorcycles
This area has a well-developed system of 8 interconnecting trails offering a total of 10.8 miles and a wide variety of riding challenges.
RIDING IS ALLOWED ON DEVELOPED TRAILS ONLY. Most trails are considered difficult due to steep terrain. The trails are most
suited to experienced drivers who are skilled in mountain terrain driving. Inexperienced drivers are strongly urged to select other trails.
Directions: Take U.S. 76 / Appalachian Development Highway (APD) 515 east from Blairsville for 4 miles. Turn right on Forest Service
Road 745. Follow this road 1.1 miles to the parking lot. Visitors should stop by the Brasstown Ranger District office for more
information on these trails.
Brasstown Bald Trail
Length: 0.6 mile
This steep, paved trail leads from the parking lot on Brasstown Bald Mountain to the Visitor Information Center at the summit. There
are interpretive signs along the trail.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto GA 180 and drive 8 miles; then turn left (north)
onto GA 180 Spur and follow it 3 miles to the Brasstown Bald Visitor Center parking lot.
NOTE: There is a parking fee. The trail begins between the food concession building and the log cabin book store.
Jacks Knob Trail
Length: 4.5 miles
This blue-blazed trail begins with a short climb out of the Brasstown Bald parking lot, then descends nearly 1,500 feet through a
series of switchbacks that cover about 2 miles. It crosses GA 180 in Jacks Gap and then climbs about 2.2 miles to the Appalachian
Trail at Chattahoochee Gap. Approximately 0.2 mile south of Jacks Gap, the trail enters the Mark Trail Wilderness. Blazes will be
farther apart on the wilderness portion of the trail.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto GA 180. After 8 miles, turn left (north) onto GA
180 Spur and follow it 3 miles to the Brasstown Bald Visitor Center parking lot.
NOTE: There is a parking fee. The trail begins at the southern end of the parking lot.
Lake Chatuge Trail
Length: 1.2 miles
This loop trail encircles Lake Chatuge campground around the lake shore.
Directions: Take U.S. 76 east from Blairsville for 11 miles. Turn right (south) onto GA 288. Go 1 mile and turn left into the Lake Chatuge
Recreation Area. Turn left again into the boat-ramp parking area. The trail begins to the right of the boat ramp.
Wagon Train Trail
Length: 5.8 miles
This trail follows an old roadbed from Brasstown Bald through the Brasstown Wilderness to the National Forest boundary
approximately 1 mile south of Young Harris.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto GA 180. Travel 8 miles and turn left (north) onto
GA 180 Spur. Follow it 3 miles to the Brasstown Bald Visitor Center parking lot.
NOTE: There is a parking fee. Walk up the mountain on the paved trail that begins between the food concession building and the log
cabin. The trail soon comes to a dirt road. Turn right on this road, and you will be on the Wagon Train Trail.
Bear Hair Gap Trail
Length: 4 miles
This trail forms a loop beginning and ending in Vogel State Park. Length includes an optional side trail to an overlook offering a
panoramic view of the park and lake. The trail is located on a combination of old roadbeds and constructed trail. It is well marked with
orange blazes. However, the blazes are spaced more widely apart on the part of the trail that is within the Blood Mountain Wilderness
than on the part outside the wilderness.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 10 miles. Turn right into Vogel State Park.
NOTE: There is a parking fee in the park. The trail begins to the right of the road behind the Park Visitor Center.
Benton MacKaye Trail
Taccoa River Swinging Bridge Section of the 50.0 mile long trail
Length: .1 mile
A popular destination for day-hikers, Benton MacKaye Trail through hikers, and paddlers making the journey down the Toccoa River
Canoe Trail is the swinging bridge over the Toccoa River. This 265 foot long bridge is the longest swinging bridge east of the
Mississippi River.
Directions: From Blairsville, travel South on the Blue Ridge Highway from the intersection of Highway 76/515. Go approximately 7.2
miles and turn left on Skeenah Gap Road. Travel until it dead ends into Morgantown Highway (60). Turn left on to Morgantown
Highway. Travel .3 miles until you see a trail crossing sign. There is a gravel road on the right (US Forest Service Road 816). This is
a rough gravel road but passable even in a car. Travel to the end and there is a short hike to the bridge.
Byron Herbert Reece Access Trail
Length: 0.7 mile
This trail, fairly steep for about half its length, provides access to the Appalachian Trail at Flat Rock Gap. Since the trail is entirely within
the Blood Mountain Wilderness, the blue trail blazes are widely spaced.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 12 miles. Turn right into the Byron Herbert Reece Memorial and continue to
parking lot on left.
Coosa Backcountry Trail
Length: 12.7 miles
This yellow-blazed loop trail begins in Vogel State Park and returns there after many ups and downs, crossing through gaps and over
mountains. Some ascents are made gradually around the slopes and others steeply up the ridges. It is somewhat easier if hiked in a
counterclockwise direction. Approximately one fourth of the trail crosses through the Blood Mountain Wilderness. Blazes will be farther
apart on this section. A permit is required for both day hiking and backpacking and is available free from Vogel State Park Visitor
Center.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 10 miles. Turn right into Vogel State Park.
NOTE: There is a parking fee in the park. The trail begins to the right of the road behind the Park Visitor Center.
Helton Creek Falls Trail
Length: 0.3
This short trail descends to the first waterfall then climbs beside the creek to the second and larger waterfall. The rocks are
deceptively slippery around these falls. Exercise caution.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for about 11 miles. Turn left onto Helton Creek Road, the first road past the
entrance to Vogel State Park. Travel 2.2 miles to the parking area on the right. The trail begins on the right just before the parking area.
The first mile of this road is paved, fairly narrow, and surrounded by summer homes. The rest of the road is gravel. Just down the
road from the cabin!
Jarrard Gap Trail
Length: 1 mile
The trail climbs gradually from Lake Winfield Scott Campground to its junction with the Appalachian Trail slightly south of Jarrard Gap.
The last 0.25 mile of this blue-blazed trail is within the Blood Mountain Wilderness.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 9.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto GA 180 and go 7 miles to the main
entrance to Lake Winfield Scott campground. Turn left into the campground. Follow this road over a hill and continue straight ahead
into a gravel parking lot at the foot of the hill. From the parking lot, hike along the paved road passing the guard rail at the head of the
lake. The trailhead is on the right of the road just past the guard rails.
Lake Winfield Scott Trail
Length: 0.4 mile
This loop trail follows the lake shore on a gentle grade, allowing easy access for fishing. Part of the trail is paved but most is gravel
surfaced.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 9.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto GA 180 and go 7 miles to the main
entrance to Lake Winfield Scott campground. Turn left into the campground. Follow this road over a hill and continue straight ahead
into a gravel parking lot at the foot of the hill. Walk straight through the parking lot to reach the trail.
Slaughter Creek Trail
Length: 2.7 miles
Located partly on old roadbeds, the trail leads from Lake Winfield Scott campground to the Appalachian Trail at Slaughter Gap. This
moderate blue-blazed trail enters the Blood Mountain Wilderness about 1 mile before reaching Slaughter Gap. Blazes will be farther
apart on this section of trail.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 9.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto GA 180 and go 7 miles to the main
entrance to Lake Winfield Scott camp-ground. Turn left into the campground. Follow this road over a hill and continue straight ahead
into a gravel parking lot at the foot of the hill. From the parking lot, hike along the paved road passing the guard rail at the head of the
lake. The trailhead is on the right of the road just past the guard rails.
Sosebee Cove Trail
Length: 0.5 mile
This loop trail circles through one of the finest stands of second-growth hardwood in the region and is also noted for the variety of
wildflowers that flourish on the forest floor.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 9.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto GA 180. Go 2 miles to the Sosebee Cove
parking lot on the right.
Davenport Trail
Length: 5 miles
Open to: All terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and mountain bicycles
This trail loops around Davenport Mountain with some moderate grades and offers views of Nottely Lake. This trail is recommended
for riders accustomed to riding on flat to rolling terrain, young, or inexperienced riders. Riders must stay on the trail. Cross country
riding is not allowed.
Caution: The trail crosses a road at two places. Watch for other vehicles on the road at these crossings.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 north from Blairsville for 2 miles. Turn left on Pat Colwell Road and go 8 miles. Turn right on Forest
Service Road 143 and go 0.75 mile to a trailhead parking area on the left.
Length: 5.5 miles
Trail descends along a ridge from Brasstown Bald parking lot to Track Rock Gap. There are lips and downs, some steep along the
way. The final mile has several switchbacks. Open ridge tops provide excellent views. This trail is within the Brasstown Wilderness for
about 5 miles of its length. This trail is not blazed.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto Georgia 180. Go 8 miles and turn left (north)
onto Georgia 180 Spur. Follow this road 3 miles to the Brasstown Bald Visitor Center parking lot.
NOTE: There is a parking fee. The trail leaves the parking lot from the northwest corner near the restrooms. To reach the lower end of
the trail at Track Rock Gap, go east of Blairsville on U.S. 76 for 6 miles. Turn right (south) on Track Rock Road and drive 3 miles to a
gravel parking lot on the right just past the petroglyphs in the gap. The trail begins across the road from the parking lot.
Beasley Knob ORV Trail
Length: 10.8
Open to: Off-road vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and motorcycles
This area has a well-developed system of 8 interconnecting trails offering a total of 10.8 miles and a wide variety of riding challenges.
RIDING IS ALLOWED ON DEVELOPED TRAILS ONLY. Most trails are considered difficult due to steep terrain. The trails are most
suited to experienced drivers who are skilled in mountain terrain driving. Inexperienced drivers are strongly urged to select other trails.
Directions: Take U.S. 76 / Appalachian Development Highway (APD) 515 east from Blairsville for 4 miles. Turn right on Forest Service
Road 745. Follow this road 1.1 miles to the parking lot. Visitors should stop by the Brasstown Ranger District office for more
information on these trails.
Brasstown Bald Trail
Length: 0.6 mile
This steep, paved trail leads from the parking lot on Brasstown Bald Mountain to the Visitor Information Center at the summit. There
are interpretive signs along the trail.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto GA 180 and drive 8 miles; then turn left (north)
onto GA 180 Spur and follow it 3 miles to the Brasstown Bald Visitor Center parking lot.
NOTE: There is a parking fee. The trail begins between the food concession building and the log cabin book store.
Jacks Knob Trail
Length: 4.5 miles
This blue-blazed trail begins with a short climb out of the Brasstown Bald parking lot, then descends nearly 1,500 feet through a
series of switchbacks that cover about 2 miles. It crosses GA 180 in Jacks Gap and then climbs about 2.2 miles to the Appalachian
Trail at Chattahoochee Gap. Approximately 0.2 mile south of Jacks Gap, the trail enters the Mark Trail Wilderness. Blazes will be
farther apart on the wilderness portion of the trail.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto GA 180. After 8 miles, turn left (north) onto GA
180 Spur and follow it 3 miles to the Brasstown Bald Visitor Center parking lot.
NOTE: There is a parking fee. The trail begins at the southern end of the parking lot.
Lake Chatuge Trail
Length: 1.2 miles
This loop trail encircles Lake Chatuge campground around the lake shore.
Directions: Take U.S. 76 east from Blairsville for 11 miles. Turn right (south) onto GA 288. Go 1 mile and turn left into the Lake Chatuge
Recreation Area. Turn left again into the boat-ramp parking area. The trail begins to the right of the boat ramp.
Wagon Train Trail
Length: 5.8 miles
This trail follows an old roadbed from Brasstown Bald through the Brasstown Wilderness to the National Forest boundary
approximately 1 mile south of Young Harris.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto GA 180. Travel 8 miles and turn left (north) onto
GA 180 Spur. Follow it 3 miles to the Brasstown Bald Visitor Center parking lot.
NOTE: There is a parking fee. Walk up the mountain on the paved trail that begins between the food concession building and the log
cabin. The trail soon comes to a dirt road. Turn right on this road, and you will be on the Wagon Train Trail.
Bear Hair Gap Trail
Length: 4 miles
This trail forms a loop beginning and ending in Vogel State Park. Length includes an optional side trail to an overlook offering a
panoramic view of the park and lake. The trail is located on a combination of old roadbeds and constructed trail. It is well marked with
orange blazes. However, the blazes are spaced more widely apart on the part of the trail that is within the Blood Mountain Wilderness
than on the part outside the wilderness.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 10 miles. Turn right into Vogel State Park.
NOTE: There is a parking fee in the park. The trail begins to the right of the road behind the Park Visitor Center.
Benton MacKaye Trail
Taccoa River Swinging Bridge Section of the 50.0 mile long trail
Length: .1 mile
A popular destination for day-hikers, Benton MacKaye Trail through hikers, and paddlers making the journey down the Toccoa River
Canoe Trail is the swinging bridge over the Toccoa River. This 265 foot long bridge is the longest swinging bridge east of the
Mississippi River.
Directions: From Blairsville, travel South on the Blue Ridge Highway from the intersection of Highway 76/515. Go approximately 7.2
miles and turn left on Skeenah Gap Road. Travel until it dead ends into Morgantown Highway (60). Turn left on to Morgantown
Highway. Travel .3 miles until you see a trail crossing sign. There is a gravel road on the right (US Forest Service Road 816). This is
a rough gravel road but passable even in a car. Travel to the end and there is a short hike to the bridge.
Byron Herbert Reece Access Trail
Length: 0.7 mile
This trail, fairly steep for about half its length, provides access to the Appalachian Trail at Flat Rock Gap. Since the trail is entirely within
the Blood Mountain Wilderness, the blue trail blazes are widely spaced.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 12 miles. Turn right into the Byron Herbert Reece Memorial and continue to
parking lot on left.
Coosa Backcountry Trail
Length: 12.7 miles
This yellow-blazed loop trail begins in Vogel State Park and returns there after many ups and downs, crossing through gaps and over
mountains. Some ascents are made gradually around the slopes and others steeply up the ridges. It is somewhat easier if hiked in a
counterclockwise direction. Approximately one fourth of the trail crosses through the Blood Mountain Wilderness. Blazes will be farther
apart on this section. A permit is required for both day hiking and backpacking and is available free from Vogel State Park Visitor
Center.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 10 miles. Turn right into Vogel State Park.
NOTE: There is a parking fee in the park. The trail begins to the right of the road behind the Park Visitor Center.
Helton Creek Falls Trail
Length: 0.3
This short trail descends to the first waterfall then climbs beside the creek to the second and larger waterfall. The rocks are
deceptively slippery around these falls. Exercise caution.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for about 11 miles. Turn left onto Helton Creek Road, the first road past the
entrance to Vogel State Park. Travel 2.2 miles to the parking area on the right. The trail begins on the right just before the parking area.
The first mile of this road is paved, fairly narrow, and surrounded by summer homes. The rest of the road is gravel. Just down the
road from the cabin!
Jarrard Gap Trail
Length: 1 mile
The trail climbs gradually from Lake Winfield Scott Campground to its junction with the Appalachian Trail slightly south of Jarrard Gap.
The last 0.25 mile of this blue-blazed trail is within the Blood Mountain Wilderness.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 9.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto GA 180 and go 7 miles to the main
entrance to Lake Winfield Scott campground. Turn left into the campground. Follow this road over a hill and continue straight ahead
into a gravel parking lot at the foot of the hill. From the parking lot, hike along the paved road passing the guard rail at the head of the
lake. The trailhead is on the right of the road just past the guard rails.
Lake Winfield Scott Trail
Length: 0.4 mile
This loop trail follows the lake shore on a gentle grade, allowing easy access for fishing. Part of the trail is paved but most is gravel
surfaced.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 9.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto GA 180 and go 7 miles to the main
entrance to Lake Winfield Scott campground. Turn left into the campground. Follow this road over a hill and continue straight ahead
into a gravel parking lot at the foot of the hill. Walk straight through the parking lot to reach the trail.
Slaughter Creek Trail
Length: 2.7 miles
Located partly on old roadbeds, the trail leads from Lake Winfield Scott campground to the Appalachian Trail at Slaughter Gap. This
moderate blue-blazed trail enters the Blood Mountain Wilderness about 1 mile before reaching Slaughter Gap. Blazes will be farther
apart on this section of trail.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 9.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto GA 180 and go 7 miles to the main
entrance to Lake Winfield Scott camp-ground. Turn left into the campground. Follow this road over a hill and continue straight ahead
into a gravel parking lot at the foot of the hill. From the parking lot, hike along the paved road passing the guard rail at the head of the
lake. The trailhead is on the right of the road just past the guard rails.
Sosebee Cove Trail
Length: 0.5 mile
This loop trail circles through one of the finest stands of second-growth hardwood in the region and is also noted for the variety of
wildflowers that flourish on the forest floor.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 9.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto GA 180. Go 2 miles to the Sosebee Cove
parking lot on the right.
Davenport Trail
Length: 5 miles
Open to: All terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and mountain bicycles
This trail loops around Davenport Mountain with some moderate grades and offers views of Nottely Lake. This trail is recommended
for riders accustomed to riding on flat to rolling terrain, young, or inexperienced riders. Riders must stay on the trail. Cross country
riding is not allowed.
Caution: The trail crosses a road at two places. Watch for other vehicles on the road at these crossings.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 north from Blairsville for 2 miles. Turn left on Pat Colwell Road and go 8 miles. Turn right on Forest
Service Road 143 and go 0.75 mile to a trailhead parking area on the left.
Marinas/Boat Tours
Cozy Cove Marina
3786 Nottely Dam Road, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-2468
Fieldstone Marina
3379 U.S. Hwy 76 West, Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-8374
Lake Nottely Scenic Tours, Inc.
761 Murphy Highway, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-379-0642
North GA Boat Docks
1360 Blue Ridge Hwy. #3, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-781-3628
Nottely Marina
2580 Doucette Circle, Blairsville, GA 30514
706-745-3638
3786 Nottely Dam Road, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-2468
Fieldstone Marina
3379 U.S. Hwy 76 West, Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-8374
Lake Nottely Scenic Tours, Inc.
761 Murphy Highway, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-379-0642
North GA Boat Docks
1360 Blue Ridge Hwy. #3, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-781-3628
Nottely Marina
2580 Doucette Circle, Blairsville, GA 30514
706-745-3638
Massage Therapy
Esbee Spa & Beauty
557 Gainesville Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512
706-781-1290
557 Gainesville Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512
706-781-1290
Tubing/Canoeing
Rolling Thunder River Country
20 Hughes Street, McCaysville, GA
800-408-7238
Ocoee Rafting
Windy Ridge Road, Ducktown, TN 37326
423-496-3388
Nottely RiverCampground/Tubing
3696 Nottely River Campground, Blairsville, GA
706-745-6711
Pappy's Trading Post
2763 Pappy's Plaza, Blairsville, GA
706-745-2965
Cool River Tubing
590 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA
800-896-4595
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nantahala & Ocoee Rafting
888-905-7238
20 Hughes Street, McCaysville, GA
800-408-7238
Ocoee Rafting
Windy Ridge Road, Ducktown, TN 37326
423-496-3388
Nottely RiverCampground/Tubing
3696 Nottely River Campground, Blairsville, GA
706-745-6711
Pappy's Trading Post
2763 Pappy's Plaza, Blairsville, GA
706-745-2965
Cool River Tubing
590 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA
800-896-4595
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nantahala & Ocoee Rafting
888-905-7238
Movies
Fieldstone Cinemas Six
1159 Jack Dayton, Young Harris, GA 30582
706-896-6843
1159 Jack Dayton, Young Harris, GA 30582
706-896-6843
Wineries and Vineyards
Crane Creek Vineyards
916 Crane Creek Road, Young Harris, GA 30582
706-379-1236
Habersham Winery
7025 South Main Street, Helen, GA 30345
770-983-1973
Serenity Cellars
303 Laurel Ridge Road, Clayton, GA 30525
706-219-41213
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-867-9862
Frogtown Cellars
300 Damascus Church Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-865-0687
BlackStock Vineyards
5400 Town Creek Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-219-2789
Montaluce Winery and Vineyards
501 Hightower Church Road, Dahlonega, GA 30143
706-896-1680
Sharp Mountain Vineyards,
110 Rathgeb Trail, Jasper, GA 30545
770-735-1210
Persimmon Creek Vineyards
81 Vineyard Lane, Clayton, GA 30525
706-212-7380
Chateau Elan Winery
100 Tour de France, Braselton, GA 30517
800-233-9463
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
2592 Old Highway 441, Tiger, GA 30576
706-782-9256
916 Crane Creek Road, Young Harris, GA 30582
706-379-1236
Habersham Winery
7025 South Main Street, Helen, GA 30345
770-983-1973
Serenity Cellars
303 Laurel Ridge Road, Clayton, GA 30525
706-219-41213
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-867-9862
Frogtown Cellars
300 Damascus Church Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-865-0687
BlackStock Vineyards
5400 Town Creek Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-219-2789
Montaluce Winery and Vineyards
501 Hightower Church Road, Dahlonega, GA 30143
706-896-1680
Sharp Mountain Vineyards,
110 Rathgeb Trail, Jasper, GA 30545
770-735-1210
Persimmon Creek Vineyards
81 Vineyard Lane, Clayton, GA 30525
706-212-7380
Chateau Elan Winery
100 Tour de France, Braselton, GA 30517
800-233-9463
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
2592 Old Highway 441, Tiger, GA 30576
706-782-9256
Video Rentals
Video Unlimited
101A Pat Haralson Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-9481
101A Pat Haralson Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-9481
Other Activities
Lasso The Moon Alpaca Farm
106 Agape Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-835-1837
106 Agape Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-835-1837