Gahuti Mountain Trail
An 8-mile hiking loop with lush views, challenging terrain, and a waterfall.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 555 m
- Descent
- 555 m
Hiking in Ellijay
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Hiking Routes in Ellijay
Fort Mountain Summit Loop
A summit hike atop Fort Mountain including a ~40 stone fire tower, lush overlook, and ruins of an ancient stone wall.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 127 m
- Descent
- 127 m
Conasauga River Trail
A classic river hike through the Cohutta Mountains.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 890 m
- Descent
- 459 m
Emery Creek Falls
A magnificent two-part waterfall located deep in a former logging area.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 227 m
- Descent
- 227 m
Pinhoti Trail: Mulberry Gap to Benton MacKaye Trail
The northernmost segment of the Pinhoti, terminating at the Benton MacKaye Trail.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 29 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 963 m
Pinhoti Trail: Dennis Mill Road to Mulberry Gap
The Pinhoti Trail as it enters the Cohutta Mountains.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 29 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 940 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Ellijay
10 routes · Hiking
Hike the Turkey Track: The Pinhoti Trail
10 routes · Hiking
Best Hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Ellijay, GA
11 routes · Hiking · Trail Running