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trail ride through lush foliage as you cross clear mountain
streams and peaceful meadows. Next door, you can rent a cabin,
pitch a tent or bring your RV.
UNION COUNTY SADDLE CLUB
73 Saddle Club Drive, Blairsville
www.unioncountysaddleclub.org
The Union County Arena is a lighted, enclosed showplace with
an outdoor practice area, concession stand and clubhouse. In
addition to rodeos, it hosts horse shows, barrel racing, team
roping, ranch sorting, exhibitions and clinics.
High Altitude Putting
Maybe it’s just us, but the ball does seem to fly a little farther in
our clear mountain air!
BRASSTOWN VALLEY RESORT & SPA
6321 US Highway 76, Young Harris
(706) 379-9900 | www.brasstownvalley.com
Designed by Denis Griffiths, Brasstown Valley Golf Course was
ranked by both Golf Digest and Leading Golf Courses of America
as one of the top courses to play in Georgia. The beautiful
mountain course winds through wildlife preserves, ponds and
streams, and features five sets of tees for all skill levels. You’ll
also find practice facilities, a pro shop, golf lessons and clinics.
Park Visitors Center. Inside Vogel State Park, Trahlyta Lake
Trail is an easy 1-mile loop around the lake that crosses an
earthen dam built by the CCC in 1935. And 4-mile Bear Hair
Gap Trail is a great trail to bring the dogs.
Head down GA 129 to Helton Creek Road, 2 miles south of
Vogel State Park, to access Helton Creek Falls. The short, easy
walk tapers down into a mountain cove that leads to a multilevel
cascading waterfall.
Go to www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com, where you can find
more information on hiking trails and waterfalls in the area.
The Views Are Better on a Horse
Whether you’re a greenhorn or an experienced rider, you can
saddle up for plenty of horseback adventures in Union County.
A STEP ABOVE STABLES
696 Mauney Circle, Blairsville
(706) 745-9051 | www.astepabovestables.com
This full-service facility offers everything from instruction to
trail riding, breeding, showing and sales. Trail rides consist of a
private group of family and friends, where you’ll follow a guide
through forest trails with beautiful views.
APPALACHIAN TRAIL RIDES
4100 Cutcane Road, Mineral Bluff
(706) 374-0362 | appalachiantrailrides.com
With more than 30 years experience, the folks at Appalachian
Trail Rides make the most of your ride as you travel through
250 acres of pristine private land that meanders alongside lakes,
creeks and breathtaking mountain views.
BRASSTOWN VALLEY RESORT
6321 US 76, Young Harris
(706) 379-9900 | www.brasstownvalley.com
The Stables at Brasstown Valley features 5 miles of guided
mountain trail rides, plus custom excursions, hayrides and
catered picnic rides.
TRACKROCK STABLES
202 Trackrock Camp Road, Blairsville
(706) 745-5252 | www.trackrockstables.com
Located on 250 acres adjacent to the Chattahoochee National
Forest, Trackrock Stables offers horseback riding adventures for
both skilled and beginning riders. Choose a 1- or 2-hour guided
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