High in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just south of the North Carolina border and 30 miles east of Blue Ridge, GA, sits the college town of Young Harris, GA and their crowning jewel, Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa. Boasting amazing views from their outside porch, a championship golf course, stables and a Spa, this resort is a true destination in the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains.
Three activities at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa give the best opportunities to take in the beauty of the Georgia Mountains – especially as they blaze with yellow, orange and red throughout the months of October and November.
There are a number of hiking trails accessible from Brasstown Valley Resort that range from 2.5 miles to 9.2 miles. One of the most popular trails is the Miller Trek, a partnership between the USDA, USFS, and the Georgia DNR. The Miller Trek starts at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa in Young Harris, GA and winds its way into the Chattahoochee National Forest for approximately 6 miles. Whether taking in the full 6-mile experience or settling for the 2.5-mile loop, the trail is designed to introduce visitors to the beauty of the hardwood forests of North Georgia by passing by native trees and flowering plants unique to the area and making wildlife viewing more accessible.
Another way to take in the views of North Georgia in an up-close-and-personal way is to saddle up on one of our gentle giants and take a horseback ride through the mountains in Georgia. Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa has approximately 5 miles of trails used for guided trail rides that can last up to two hours. Custom excursions, hayrides and picnic rides are available upon request, but advanced notice is needed. Guided group tours also make a great teambuilding exercise while visiting the resort for a conference or retreat.
For the most spectacular views around we recommend a road trip to nearby Brasstown Bald. The tallest mountain in Georgia, Brasstown Bald offers views of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee – all without the assistance of a telescope. Whether the skies are clear and the trees are ablaze with fall colors or the day is cloud-filled with summery green trees poking out from among the cloud, the views get no better than from observation deck of this Georgia mountain peak. Because the half-mile climb from the parking lot to the observation deck can be steep, we recommend taking the shuttle to the very top.
