City Guides Sojourn to the Mountains in Ellijay Ellijay , the state’s Apple Capital, draws thousands of visitors each fall, but the appeal of this small northwest Georgia mountain town extends well beyond harvest season. Families can look forward to year-round fun at the area’s many popular outdoor destinations. B.J. REECE ORCHARDS, ELLIJAY/CALEB JONES Ellijay’s name purportedly derives from a Cherokee word meaning “many waters,” and the town is a jumping-off point for trips to nearby waterfalls as well as outings on rivers and Carters Lake ’s shimmering waters. Mountain biking is big here, too. A popular pick is the Bear Creek Trail , which winds past the 100-foot-tall Gennett poplar , reputedly Georgia’s second-largest tree. EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 105
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