This Modern Treehouse Is the Perfect Home Base for Georgia’s Best Hiking Trails

Ask 10 different people where the best hiking trails in Georgia are, and you’re likely to get 10 different answers. And the good news is that there are no wrong answers! I think the best trails reside in the north, specifically around the North Georgia Mountains. These areas have hiking trails that will challenge you and reward you with epic views.

Of course, we aren’t all blessed to live in that region. Fortunately, this modern treehouse is the perfect home base to explore Georgia’s best hiking trails. Let’s take a closer look:

Sitting pretty in a secluded little corner of Ellijay, this modern treehouse is the ultimate destination for nature lovers. This charming Georgia town comes alive in the fall when the leaves begin to change. In the summer, it’s the perfect home base for hiking nearby trails. 

From the moment you walk in the door, you’ll feel right at home. This vacation rental did a lovely job blending the rustic vibe of a cabin with modern touches. The vaulted ceilings and large windows let the outdoors in and offer plenty of space. 

This vacation rental in Georgia has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It has six beds, and it can comfortably sleep up to seven guests. Waking up to views like this is pure perfection!

There are plenty of hiking trails nearby, and they all range in difficulty to ensure there’s a trail for every type of hiker. The Tumbling Waters Trail is only a five-minute drive away! This one-mile trail is a great beginner-friendly trail that takes you alongside the water and through the forest. It also includes some mesmerizing waterfall views. 

Here are some mid-range trails in the area to check out:

• Pinhoti Trail (3.8 miles from Mulberry Gap Road to Cohutta Overlook)
• Carters Lake Blue Trail (1.2 miles)
• Cartecay River Loop Trail (3.6 miles)
• Hefner River Park Trail (1.7 miles)

For more of a challenge, check out these longer trails:

• Benton MacKaye Trail (5 miles from Dyer Gap to Flat Top Mountain)
• Mountaintown Creek Trail (11.4 miles)
• Emery Creek Falls Trail (5.9 miles)

Fort Mountain State Park is about 30 minutes away from the vacation rental, giving you even more access to 25 miles of hiking trails and endless outdoor adventures. To the southeast, Amicalola Falls State Park offers exhilarating zip line canopy tours, archery and hatchet throwing classes, and the famous Appalachian Trail Gateway—the unofficial start of the Appalachian Trail. It’s also home to the tallest waterfall in Georgia, Amicalola Falls.

After a long day of hiking, return to the treehouse, soak in the hot tub, and take in those dreamy mountain views. There’s also a fire pit on the lower deck with several Adirondack chairs—perfect for s’mores. 

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