Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge was founded in 1886, it is located in Fannin County which was created in 1854 from portions of Union County and Gilmer County, with Morganton as the first county seat. Col. James Fannin, for whom the county is named, was a hero in the Texas War for Independence.
The Blue Ridge mountain range runs from Pennsylvania to Georgia. It's ridges run south and west reaching elevations in excess of 6000 feet. In southwestern North Carolina this high eastern ridge runs west and continues to Springer Mountain, in the southern Fannin County, Georgia. The starting point for both the Benton MacKaye and Appalachian Trail. The Benton MacKaye follows the western ridge of the Appalachians while the Appalachian Trail follows the eastern ridge.
The crown jewel of the Fannin County is Lake Blue Ridge. One of Georgia's most picturesque mountain lakes. Over 80 percent of the 3,290 acre lake's shoreline is the Chattahoochee National Forest. Lake Blue Ridge is actually a reservior on the Toccoa River managed by TVA. Fishing for Walleye, small mouth bass, white bass, and bluegill is a popular past time for residents and visitors.
Things to Do:
Lake Blue Ridge
The majority of Lake Blue Ridge's shoreline is Chattahoochee National Forest. It has over 3000 acres, is 11 miles long and has 65 miles of shoreline. Walleye, small mouth bass, white bass, and bluegill are what everyone is fishing for.
Ocoee River
The Site of The 1996 Summer Olympic Whitewater Games
Blue Ridge Mountain Railway
The Railway connects the towns of Blue Ridge and McCayesville offering a journey along the Toccoa River and views of the Blue Ridge and Cohutta Mountains.
Mercier Apple Orchard
Refered to as its "favorite roadside market" by Southern Living Magazine. Mercier Apple Orchard has the best selection of North Georgia Apples and apple pie.
Long Branch Falls, Approx. 50 Feet Falls
Directions: From Blue Ridge, head South on Aska Rd. for approx 13.5 miles. Turn right onto Newport Rd. for 4.5 miles then make a left onto Double Gap Rd. and continue 0.8 miles to the intersection. Turn right onto USFS 58 and proceed 5.3 miles.
Fall Branch Falls, Approx. 30 Feet Falls
Directions: From Blue Ridge, take Aska Rd. South for 8 miles and make a right onto Stanley Creek Rd. Continue on Stanley Rd. for 3.2 miles to parking area on the right just past the bridge.
Golf (If you want to hit the linx check out)
White Path Golf Couse , 1156 Shenendoa Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540, (706)276-3080, Public, 18 hole, 6,139 yds, Par 72, Course Rating -68.6
Favorite Area Restaurants:
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Where to Stay:
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The Blue Ridge mountain range runs from Pennsylvania to Georgia. It's ridges run south and west reaching elevations in excess of 6000 feet. In southwestern North Carolina this high eastern ridge runs west and continues to Springer Mountain, in the southern Fannin County, Georgia. The starting point for both the Benton MacKaye and Appalachian Trail. The Benton MacKaye follows the western ridge of the Appalachians while the Appalachian Trail follows the eastern ridge.
The crown jewel of the Fannin County is Lake Blue Ridge. One of Georgia's most picturesque mountain lakes. Over 80 percent of the 3,290 acre lake's shoreline is the Chattahoochee National Forest. Lake Blue Ridge is actually a reservior on the Toccoa River managed by TVA. Fishing for Walleye, small mouth bass, white bass, and bluegill is a popular past time for residents and visitors.
Things to Do:
Lake Blue Ridge
The majority of Lake Blue Ridge's shoreline is Chattahoochee National Forest. It has over 3000 acres, is 11 miles long and has 65 miles of shoreline. Walleye, small mouth bass, white bass, and bluegill are what everyone is fishing for.
Ocoee River
The Site of The 1996 Summer Olympic Whitewater Games
Blue Ridge Mountain Railway
The Railway connects the towns of Blue Ridge and McCayesville offering a journey along the Toccoa River and views of the Blue Ridge and Cohutta Mountains.
Mercier Apple Orchard
Refered to as its "favorite roadside market" by Southern Living Magazine. Mercier Apple Orchard has the best selection of North Georgia Apples and apple pie.
Long Branch Falls, Approx. 50 Feet Falls
Directions: From Blue Ridge, head South on Aska Rd. for approx 13.5 miles. Turn right onto Newport Rd. for 4.5 miles then make a left onto Double Gap Rd. and continue 0.8 miles to the intersection. Turn right onto USFS 58 and proceed 5.3 miles.
Fall Branch Falls, Approx. 30 Feet Falls
Directions: From Blue Ridge, take Aska Rd. South for 8 miles and make a right onto Stanley Creek Rd. Continue on Stanley Rd. for 3.2 miles to parking area on the right just past the bridge.
Golf (If you want to hit the linx check out)
White Path Golf Couse , 1156 Shenendoa Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540, (706)276-3080, Public, 18 hole, 6,139 yds, Par 72, Course Rating -68.6
Favorite Area Restaurants:
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Where to Stay:
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