I had a great time riding horseback through the mountain trails. I definitely recommend.read more

Sunburst Adventures HUGE shoutout and thank you. The boys and I had a great Sunday afternoon of…read morefun. They did the two-hour zip line course while I took the "spectator" ride through the property. All three of your "guides" were great, even their corny jokes made us feel like we were at Disneyland. The three of us will certainly come back for ATV trail rides and horseback rides. And, if you're heading up to Sunburst Stables, stop by the Sautee Trail Cafe for lunch just down the road before you begin your afternoon of fun

This is a beautiful trail that leads to two stunning waterfalls. The trail can be challenging in…read moresome areas due to rocky terrain and roots on the path. However, overall it's a pleasant trail with several creek crossings and rhododendron tunnels. The first falls, Panther Falls, is a sight to behold and you can even walk in the pool at the base of the falls. As you proceed from Panther Falls, the trail becomes harder as you go up the side of the falls, and there are handrails due to steep drop-offs. The trail is an in and out and takes you through lush rhododendron forests, alongside a scenic Creek. The effort is well worth it, though, as the falls themselves are magnificent, with cascading waters that make for an incredible photo opportunity. Angel Falls at the end of the trail can be harder to see due to plants growing over it partially. The Angel Fall Trailhead is located in Loop 2, area 2 of the Rabun Beach Campground. This is mostly an easy trail with a couple of short, steep runs. The payoff is reaching the observation deck where you can enjoy Angel Falls. Here you will see dogs on leash, kid-friendly, forests, rivers, and hiking. Great, short, easy "Moderate" hike. Parking is enough for a few cars only, but nearby there is a campground with a lot of parking. The hike itself is pretty easy. The peaceful surroundings and the sound of rushing water create a serene atmosphere, making it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts.

Angel Falls was tough to find with Google providing the wrong location, but the trailhead is off…read moreRabun Rd. about 4 miles down from where Google says it is! Happy we continued the beautiful drive around the lake to find it. The parking area is small, but we also were the only car there for our visit. It's a short, easy walk (just watch out for the roots!) to the falls, but it was a little more advanced after the bridge at the falls. We had lots of rain so the mud was slippery. Must-do hike if you're near!

We had a great time at Equus Mountain Meadow Riding Stables, just remember to ask for the new…read moreaddress (same street, just a little down the road). I rode Tripoli, he was super friendly and wanted scratches and snuggles after the ride. My mom rode Rocket, he was slow and stable (good for her). This is very informal, and you can tell that these horses do not have to do the same thing over and over. Very customizable, and you will be the only group riding. Very Nice!

This was one of the most amazing and memorable trail rides I ever had. I was so sad to see them…read moregone from the Tampa Bay location. But when they moved to Georgia, I was so elated that I had to go and do another trail ride with them. The drive to Clayton was quite scenic, with lush greens and beautiful mountains to look at. It is about a 2 hour drive from Atlanta, but definitely worth it! Their new barn is in a residential area, with some beautiful trails heading to the mountains. The ride to the mountains was so peaceful and relaxing, and ability to trot and canter the horses was amazing, giving some added thrill to the ride. I was so happy to ride Tripoli again, who is a very beautiful and sweet white Arabian gelding. He was responsive to my commands, and was quite forgiving when making a mistake. While Tripoli's trots are a little bouncy (though, can be posted pretty easily), his canters are as smooth as a rocking horse. Ken is such a friendly and amazing guide. He really helps you learn how to control the horses correctly and helps the timid riders gain their confidence on the horses. While he makes safety of the horses and riders his highest priority, as long as the horses are up for it, and he find it safe to do so, he lets you trot and canter almost anytime you want (the only time when he suggested against it was going downhill for obvious reasons ;) ). The horses here very sweet, friendly, and well taken care of. They get fed twice per day, and get plenty of breaks during and in between the rides. They all love having treats, so be sure to bring carrots and peppermints. They will treat you even extra nice if you bring those. :) The cost of the ride is $50 for a 1.5 hour ride if only a single person is riding, or $40 per person if 2 - 4 people are riding. The ride is indeed private, with no other strangers riding with you. It is worth every penny and I can't wait to go back to Georgia and ride with them again soon!

You Have Got To Stop & Check this place out. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but that…read morechanges the moment you open the front door. The staff is friendly and they have a good selection of camping, hiking items. Their Price's are LOWER than the larger or better known Outfitters on boots, clothes, etc. I've been to a lot of outfitters in the area & Smoky Mountain Trader is one of the best. I'm an avid hiker and have hiked the North GA mountain trails for over 20 years. I've been to all the larger Outfitters in the area, but never stopped in to check out Smoky Mtn. Trader until today. I Can't BELIEVE I took so long to stop in. This place is Great!! If you need outdoor clothes, check out their selection upstairs.

Super kind staff, had almost everything I needed. Would defenetly recommend going there. Will be…read moregoing there more in the future. Only thing that sucks is that they don't have cots or tents, would recommend getting them in the future.

very nice! Mill…read moreShoals and Big Shoals falls were the hiking destination for one of my rare days off during the height of Covid times. This hike was way back in October 2020, but i'm just now posting it (sorry, my reviews have been behind!). At any rate, I had a day, needed to get outdoors and Richard had these hikes in mind and wanted to check them both out. The Trail is easy to miss. We drove right past it, back tracked, and then found the small dirt road fork that was found on the left. When I say small dirt road, again, you're not sure if that's the path. Keep an eye on your mileage because it's just shy of a mile past the wolf creek church. We parked in a small opening and the trail becomes a bit more easy to follow here. Note, very early in the trail you'll see a small yellow sign nailed to a tree. This is not the path to the trail. The trail continues to the right of that sign. You should continue to descend down in what seems to be a gradual decline at first. This is tougher to get out of on the way back, so make sure you can handle getting out of this place! You'll hear the waterfall before you see it, but ultimately you're gonna find sandy areas past a few downed trees and plants that were pushed in what appears to be the water from the falls when the waters were really flowing. If you don't appreciate the power of this thing, seeing Mill shoals off in the distance should change your mind. Not the tallest waterfall, but it was full when we went, and it is possible to get yourself around these areas without getting your feet wet. It just requires a few hops and path choices! From here, that's where my experience ends. Richard and I did go up a steep incline to search for Big shoals falls. For one of my first hikes in months, I could tell I was running on fumes and wouldn't make it out if I continued to search anymore for Big Shoals, so I sat and waited for Richard to return. Just a note that if you're not still bursting with energy at this point and don't have the stamina, getting to Big Shoals is a challenge that can wipe you out....and there's the point of getting back out of the trail altogether. End of the day, I really enjoyed the hike, the waterfalls, and while this did turn into the first hike that I did not finish from start to finish, I still was able to enjoy a great waterfall, and maybe in a few months i'll be able to head back and finish this trail off! This is an isolated trail. I wouldn't recommend doing it alone, nor would I recommend doing it if you're not prepared for a hike that can and will challenge you. From what I can tell, this is a pet friendly hike, at least until you reach Mill shoals falls. Have fun!

COVID-19 has done a number on my body! I've gained a lot of corona-pounds over the last few months…read moreand decided it's time to get back to doing what I love to do, hiking! I'm much happier burning calories in the woods than I am in the gym! One thing I've noticed for certain as a direct result of COVID-19, hiking trails are a lot more populated now than in the past. I used to be able to hike to North Georgia waterfalls in relative peace prior to lockdowns and social distancing protocols. NOW, everyone and their gosh dang mama are on the trails... which has forced me to look for more off the beaten path activities! Well, I found the website of a guy who does the type of hiking I've always wanted to do! His name is Mark Oleg and in many of his hiking reports, he machetes' his way to waterfalls that have no official trail + gives full GPS coordinates of his routes as well as helpful tips & elevation gain expectations! My first official test of his directions was at Sarah's Creek back in March. I convinced my hiking buddy Jamarcus it would be a fun adventure to try roads-less-travelled and he regrettably agreed! Jamarcus doesn't like to get his feet wet you see, and Sarah's Creek was a wet hike! Fast forward 7 months and I get a call from Jamarcus asking if I wanted to go hiking! Mill Shoals & Big Shoals have been on my bucket list for almost a year, so yet again I convinced him to give another offbeat trail a try! Thank God he has a short memory... LOL! HERE ARE THE DETAILS: ~ THE EXPERIENCE We set our navigation to Wolf Creek Church Road, when I used a map I predownloaded from Mark Oleg website. I CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH these are not hikes for beginners or even casual hikers. You MUST download directions and maps to your phone prior to getting in your car to drive. I would also recommend studying the directions/notes prior, because you will feel much better studying them at home than on the trail! *** HIKING DIRECTIONS: Approximately 0.8 miles past Wolf Creek Church you will see a dirt road fork off to your left. Take it approx. 735 feet to a small gate & turnaround where there is a niche for about 2 cars. Once parked, walk around the gate down the old forest service road. The road is easy to follow! However, when you come to a fork, stay to the right. Next you will come to a clearing where the road will soon get narrower and curve left. This is where the elevation will begin to rapidly descend to Stekoa Creek. The closer you get to the creek, the steeper the decline, but doable for most people in decent shape. The return trip back however will be a calorie burner! Once you reach the creek, you will easily hear Mill Shoals Falls [approx. 18' tall]. You will need to climb over a large downed tree and navigate your way as best you can to the falls. The pools of water around the falls appear to be fairly deep, at least 7' or better. But Stekoa Creek is known to not have the cleanest water, so a swim would probably not be wise. You can either follow your path back out or attempt to reach larger Big Shoals Falls further upstream. I've included the map I used from Mark's website, but I warn you, it is not easy to follow. The trek to Big Shoals requires a steep uphill, then downhill climb with ABSOLUTELY NO PATH to guide you! The map also navigates you around a parcel of land marked private property, although there is nothing on it. Jamarcus decided to forego the hike to Big Shoals Falls [approx. 30' tall] and waited near Mill Shoals as I made my attempt. It was difficult, but I trusted the map and my ears to guide me to the falls. I emerged back where Jamarcus was waiting, scarred from fighting through forest growth and heavily sweating but satisfied at my conquest! ~ FINAL THOUGHTS READ THIS REVIEW thoroughly and try to visit Mark's website before attempting to hike to these falls, and please don't go alone! It's a great adventure for the daring, but don't be stupid! This trail is best hiked with a companion if for no other reason but for help in case of an injury. I would also recommend telling a family member or friend your hiking plans just in case. I seriously doubt this trail gets many visitors (we saw no one), so a bad injury could leave you stranded for days without help. ENJOY! LENGTH: 3.2 miles round trip DIFFICULTY: 3 out of 10 to Mill Shoals / 6 out of 10 to Big Shoals ELEVATION GAIN: 795+ feet WATERFALL ATTRACTIVENESS: 6 / 8 2020 / 78

This is a very, very dishonest business operated by scammers. I received a gift from my wife and…read morewhile trying to schedule i was told: The gift expired (no date mentioned anywhere) and I needed more in my group to have a guide (BS), and I had to rent gear (which I have). After several negative experiences on the phone with Abby (terrible and a liar) I went ahead and scheduled unguided to keep it simple. I arrive and was told a guide was waiting and it would be an additional cost. At this point, I gave up and went home. Avoid this place. There are plenty of honest, reputable guides in North GA.

We were rookies. Guide Lew was knowledgeable and passionate and very patient…read more Abby... what a sweet soul and great cook. Love those pickles Abby and John have 2 miles of lush river with thousands of 18-30 inch trout Private lessons or Corporate outings. You will find PEACE. I am hooked. Buying waders and 9' 5 lbs rod tomorrow We will be back ...ask for Lew. A very very special guide. Thank you Lew. We will never forget you!! Much peace and happiness... the river is amazing

The fifth star is for the waterfall!…read more We hiked this trail via Becky Branch Falls. As I mentioned in my review for that trail, there is some road noise as you hike relatively parallel to Warwoman Dell Road for the first mile or so. Then the trail turns north and it fades away. I would call this trail pretty easy but maybe a little tricky in parts if you are terrified of heights and falling to your doom, like I am. The trail narrows here and there so a misstep will, in my irrational mind, send you careening down the side of the mountain. The waterfall at the end of the trail is gorgeous. We spent a few minutes taking it in before heading back the way we came. There is the option to continue on to Pinnacle Knob but as we had no cell service and hadn't looked up the trail, we decided against it. I would definitely come back and take on Pinnacle Knob on a future trip to Clayton!

Beautiful waterfalls and very easy to get to from warwoman dell parking lot. The trail is abt 2…read moremiles one way with an easy water crossing within 5 min. You can avoid it if you take the trail on the right of road crossing instead of going straight. The path is mostly gentle and downhill to falls but it felt ssteep and uphill on our way back from pinnacle knob at the end of 8 Miles. Always an awesome hike especially after rain or with fall colors

Super fun! Easy walk! Kid and pet friendly! We walked our 2 dogs and had no issues! The bridge…read moreobviously swings so be careful holding your phone on the bridge taking photos! Great place to skip rocks!

On our recent trip to Blue Ridge, we decided to check out the Toccoa River Swinging Bridge. I am…read moreglad we did as it was quite scenic. We pulled in not knowing what to expect. You take a turn off the main highway and you have a few mile drive up the dirt road to get to the actual bridge. I did do this in a front wheel drive car, but a 4 wheel drive truck would be recommended if the conditions were wet or less than ideal. The road is pretty skinny at points and there is definitely not room for two vehicles even though this is not a one way, so one must drive cautiously. Once there, there isn't really any designated parking. You just park wherever you can. The bridge is quite scenic. It looks more stable than it actually is. It sways quite a bit when people are crossing and it isn't quite wide enough for two people to pass without hugging one side, but the view and hikes surrounding the river make it worth it. We spent a few hours here enjoying nature and then headed back. Awesome spot worth checking out.