Aska Stargazer Guidebook
Nearby Restaurants
The closest restaurants are around a 5 minute drive from the cabin.
6 minutes: Enjoy a meal right on the river. They serve trout, steaks, fried oysters, and more.
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Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
8055 Aska Rd6 minutes: Enjoy a meal right on the river. They serve trout, steaks, fried oysters, and more.
5 minutes: Breakfast and lunch spot and general store with essentials.
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Iron Bridge Cafe & General Store
8436 Aska Rd5 minutes: Breakfast and lunch spot and general store with essentials.
Trails
Long Creek Falls on the Appalachian Trail is about 2 miles round trip of easy hiking. There are other sections of trail nearby if you want a longer adventure. The drive to the trailhead has about 5 miles of gravel road and in total about 30 minutes from the cabin. You’ll see some beautiful scenery and drive into the forest along the sounds of a creek below to reach the trail head.
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Long Creek Falls trailhead
Forest Srv RoadLong Creek Falls on the Appalachian Trail is about 2 miles round trip of easy hiking. There are other sections of trail nearby if you want a longer adventure. The drive to the trailhead has about 5 miles of gravel road and in total about 30 minutes from the cabin. You’ll see some beautiful scenery and drive into the forest along the sounds of a creek below to reach the trail head.
An easy in and out trail takes you over the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi. Take in a beautiful view of the Toccoa River. This trail is part of the Benton Mackaye system. It’s an easy in and out .8 mile trail, or take the Benton Mackaye trail if you are up for a longer hike.
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Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa RiverAn easy in and out trail takes you over the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi. Take in a beautiful view of the Toccoa River. This trail is part of the Benton Mackaye system. It’s an easy in and out .8 mile trail, or take the Benton Mackaye trail if you are up for a longer hike.
The highest point in Georgia with expansive views
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Центр посетителей Брасстаун-Болд
2941 GA-180 SpurThe highest point in Georgia with expansive views
17 miles of connecting hiking and mountain biking trails. Several trailheads to choose from with varying difficulties and distances, from .5 mile to 5 miles.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3853664.pdf
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ASKA TRAILS MTB AND HIKING
Aska Road17 miles of connecting hiking and mountain biking trails. Several trailheads to choose from with varying difficulties and distances, from .5 mile to 5 miles.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3853664.pdf
There are several trailheads nearby. The Toccoa Swinging Bridge, Fall Branch Falls, Weaver Creek, and Springer Mountain (the start of the 300 mile trail system that shares a stretch with the Appalachian Trail.)
BMTA schedules a minimum of two guided hikes per month, check their website or FB page for details.
https://bmta.org/
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Benton MacKaye Trail
Benton MacKaye TrailThere are several trailheads nearby. The Toccoa Swinging Bridge, Fall Branch Falls, Weaver Creek, and Springer Mountain (the start of the 300 mile trail system that shares a stretch with the Appalachian Trail.)
BMTA schedules a minimum of two guided hikes per month, check their website or FB page for details.
https://bmta.org/
Short, beginner friendly hike to a waterfall. 1 mile out and back.
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Fall Branch Falls Trailhead
Rock Creek RoadShort, beginner friendly hike to a waterfall. 1 mile out and back.
Outdoor Adventure
1.5 miles: The best tubing, kayaking, and rafting outfitter in the area. They have the longest float and the clearest water, and no wait to get on the river.
https://toccoavalleycampground.com
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Toccoa Valley Campground
11481 Aska Rd1.5 miles: The best tubing, kayaking, and rafting outfitter in the area. They have the longest float and the clearest water, and no wait to get on the river.
https://toccoavalleycampground.com
River Trips! A great outdoor adventure. Kayak and canoe rental.
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Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters
15 Black Ankle Creek RdRiver Trips! A great outdoor adventure. Kayak and canoe rental.
20 minute drive: Rent a pontoon, kayak, canoe, or stand up paddleboard, or enjoy dining at The Boat Dock Bar and Grill. Or bring a picnic and hike on the Lake Blue Ridge Loop in the Blue Ridge Lake Recreation area.
https://lakeblueridgemarina.com/rentals/
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Blue Ridge Lake Dam
6408 Old Hwy 7620 minute drive: Rent a pontoon, kayak, canoe, or stand up paddleboard, or enjoy dining at The Boat Dock Bar and Grill. Or bring a picnic and hike on the Lake Blue Ridge Loop in the Blue Ridge Lake Recreation area.
https://lakeblueridgemarina.com/rentals/
1 mile: Premier guided fly fishing experience on private streams.
https://www.flyfishblueridge.com
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fly fish blue ridge
11 Overview Dr1 mile: Premier guided fly fishing experience on private streams.
https://www.flyfishblueridge.com
Blue Ridge Adventure Park and Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge
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The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure
319 Hells Hollow RoadBlue Ridge Adventure Park and Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge
Appalachian Trail Rides
4100 Cutcane Rd6 miles: Year-round guided wild stream-bred trophy trout fly fishing in private streams, a Sporting Clays Course, and guided quail/pheasant hunting.
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Noontootla Creek Farms
3668 Newport Rd6 miles: Year-round guided wild stream-bred trophy trout fly fishing in private streams, a Sporting Clays Course, and guided quail/pheasant hunting.
Sightseeing
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StПляж Поэтто
420 W Main St
Daffodil Hill Farm
53 Fox RunThings to do
Vertigo Pinball
500 East Main Street
EXPEDITION:BIGFOOT! Музей Сасквотч
1934 GA-515
Swan Drive In
651 Summit St
Old Toccoa Farm
Curtis Switch RoadGolf Course
Serenity in the Mountains Spa
59 McKinney RdDay Spa and Himalayan Salt Cave
Cohutta Cove Mini Golf
64 Dunbarton Farm RdBlue Ridge Food Scene
Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main St
The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main St
The Dogwood
520 West Main StreetMasseria Kitchen+Bar
67 Roberts Way
Poke' Jon's
3331 East 1st StreetTHE PASTA MARKET
11 Mountain StFightingtown Tavern
511 E Main StChester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main StBoat Dock Bar & Grill
335 Marina DrRum Cake Lady ToGo
205 W First St
Mystic Mountain Pizza
4118 E 1st StMisty Mountain Hops
3300 E 1st StLibations
Tupelo Tea
531 E Main StПивоварня Grumpy Old Men
1315 E Main St
Angry Hops Brewing
341 East Main Street
Whiskey & Water - Seafood and Bourbon Bar
187 Depot Street