RECREATION

Equine

Gold City Corral
49 Forrest Hills Road • Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-867-9395
One of the few places to go Georgia horseback riding on trails which border the Blueridge Mountain National Forest. This corral offers hourly, half day, overnight, and dinner wagon horseback riding excursions. They also offer an extensive list of horses for sale. more... map
Springer Mountain Stables
1034 Wesley Chapel Road • Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-864-7251
An extensive array of services such as full & partial boarding, training facilities, horseback riding trips, and access to numerous mountain trails is provided by these stables. They are located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Other services available on site included guided mountain biking or hiking trips, canoeing, wagon ride cookouts, fishing, and guided spring turkey hunting. map
Sunny Farms North
Long Branch Road • Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-867-9167
Sunny Farms caters to all riding levels. No guides are needed to explore the trails, the horses know the way. However, trail guides are available upon request. Additional fees apply. Reservations are recommended. more... map

Nicklaus Golf Club at Birch River
639 Birch River Drive • Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-867-7900
Unique hole strategies including an island hosting both greens and tees are featured at this semiprivate 18 hole, par 72 golf course which was designed by Jack Nicklaus. It plays along and across the Chestatee River. Complete practice facilities are also on site, as well as a clubhouse with informal dining and a full service pro shop. more... map

Etowah Valley Game Preserve
110 T.J. Moltz Road • Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-265-6543
A secluded and private game preserve which offers both half and full day guided and nonguided flush hunts for quail, pheasant, and chucka. British style pheasant hunts are also available, as well as a sporting clays five stand and hobble and a 20 station 3-D archery course. The season starts on October 1st and ends on March 31st. more... map

Appalachian Outfitters
2084 South Chestatee Street • Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-864-7117
Take a scenic canoe, kayak, or tube trip on the beautiful Chestatee and Etowah Rivers with this full service outfitting company that provides trips for beginners, as well as experts, for half a day or for a whole day of fun. more... map