Outdoor Recreation
Hiking, Fishing & Trails
Southeast Tennessee, North Georgia and western North Carolina
Outdoor recreation is spread across three states. Choose a named trail, waterfall, launch or outfitter and use that place’s directions. Activities vary in difficulty, access and season; check the operator or land manager’s current information before leaving.
Local guide
Find your next stop.
Choose food, drinks, activities, or practical stops. Each listing shows its actual location, including nearby places outside town. Open directions for the exact destination and check the venue's website before setting out.
A few places to start
12 of 12 places
McCaysville, Georgia
Toccoa River Tubing Company
340 Toccoa Avenue
Toccoa River tubing from a McCaysville outfitter. Check seasonal trip availability.
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Ducktown, Tennessee
Wildwater Ocoee — Rafting & Canopy Tours
4596 Highway 64 West
An Ocoee outfitter offering rafting and Ocoee River Basin Canopy Tours from its Ducktown location.
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Copperhill area, Tennessee
Blanche Manor Horseback Riding
160 Blanche Manor Lane
Guided horseback riding at an outlying ranch with a Copperhill address.
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Fannin County, Georgia
Toccoa River Swinging Bridge
A forest outing with a walk from the parking area to the bridge. Follow the tourism office’s access guidance for the forest road.
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Fannin County / Morganton area, Georgia
Long Creek Falls
Forest Service Road 58
A waterfall hike reached by a forest road. Review trail and road conditions before setting out.
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Blue Ridge area, Georgia
Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge
891 Old Cashes Valley Road
A guided zipline outing outside downtown Blue Ridge. This is a separate attraction from Blue Ridge Adventure Park.
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Western Cherokee County, North Carolina
Fields of the Wood
10000 Highway 294, Murphy
A Bible-themed park in western Cherokee County with a Murphy postal address.
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Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy Riverwalk
A greenway along the Valley and Hiwassee rivers near the historic town center.
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Murphy, North Carolina
Piney Knob Trail System
A network of trails reached from Piney Knob Hill Road. Consult the town’s trail information to choose a route.
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Helen area, Georgia
Anna Ruby Falls
3455 Anna Ruby Falls Road
A waterfall outing outside Helen. Check the operator’s access and visiting information.
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Helen area, Georgia
Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area
1699 Richard Russell Highway
A Forest Service waterfall hike near Helen. Review current recreation-site conditions before traveling.
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Benton, Tennessee
Nantahala Outdoor Center — Ocoee Outpost
1680 US Highway 64, Suite B
An outfitter for guided Ocoee rafting. Reserve the trip that suits your group and review its age and participation requirements.
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Plan your visit
Make a day of it.
Build the day around one outdoor activity and a nearby meal, with time for the actual drive to the starting point.
Choose a different kind of outdoor day during each visit, from a riverwalk to a guided rafting or riding trip.
Known for
- Trail outings
- Waterfall hikes
- Guided river activities
- Horseback riding
Good for
- Waterfall hikes and river activities
- Guided horseback riding and ziplining
Explore another destination.
Outdoor Recreation
Ocoee River
Guided whitewater rafting and a scenic river corridor through Cherokee National Forest.
Forest
Cherokee National Forest
Public-land outings, river corridors and forest trails in eastern Tennessee.
Lake
Lake Hiwassee
A mountain reservoir for boating, paddling and fishing outings in western North Carolina.
Eagle's Nest Retreat
Make the property part of your visit.
Tour the homesites, see the views, and get to know your Turtletown home base.