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MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES

Go on a Mountain Adventure in Pickens County

ome hearts belong to the beach, Burnt Mountain Overlook is family-owned and operated and has been
others to the wide-open plains, Enjoy the breathtaking views at Burnt growing apples and fun for children, adults
but our hearts belong to the Mountain Overlook. As one of the best views and seniors since 1946. During the week,
mountains. Pickens County is in Pickens County, on a clear day you can visitors can enjoy a petting farm, wagon
S the ultimate outdoor escape for see 70 miles to Atlanta. The Burnt Mountain rides, playgrounds, and a farmers market
those looking to reconnect with nature Preserve Trail has a moderate difficulty level for with bushels of apples, cider, canned goods,
and ultimately themselves. It’s a place the average hiker. The park is open year-round honey, baskets, and more. On the weekends
where hiking boots meet the red clay of from dawn until dusk. Free admission. from Sept. 9-Oct. 29, visitors can enjoy the
the trails; a place where tires don’t meet • 3055 GA Hwy. 136, Jasper, GA annual “Apple Pickin’ Jubilee” where you can
the pavement, but rather the off-road bike pick your own apples, milk a cow, watch the
paths that carve through the forests; and swimming pig races, and watch live bands and
a place where the best views come after A GRIT OURISM cloggers on the Hillcrest Stage. Pricing during
the climb. From hiking trails to waterfalls, Whether it’s time spent picking the week is $8 and $12 on the weekends. No
Pickens County is filled with mountain apples in an orchard or picking up next admission fee for the farmers market.
adventures. All that’s left for you to do is week’s meals at a farmer’s market, you can’t
choose one. • 9696 Hwy. 52 E., Ellijay, GA 30536
beat fresh, local food. Enjoy the great outdoors, (706) 273-3838
family time, and great produce at these
MOUNTAIN TR AILS agritourism destinations. www.hillcrestorchards.net

The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce Jasper Farmers Market
wants to welcome you to the mountains and
to the best hiking hot spots in North Georgia. From April until October, you can stop
From taking a quiet hike through the woods by the Jasper Farmers Market to discover
to staring out at the breathtaking mountain homegrown produce and homemade goods in
horizon, you are beckoned to wander the your own hometown. Open Wednesdays and
winding paths that lead to adventure. Hiking Saturdays from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Park &
and nature enthusiasts can enjoy Hike Pickens, Ride Lot near Lee Newton Park and the Pickens
a guide to locate and learn more about the County Chamber of Commerce.
hiking and walking trails in our area. So grab
your trail mix and your hiking boots and stop Hillcrest Orchards
by the Regional Visitors Information Center to Hillcrest Orchards is a seasonal business, Fresh apples in the fall
pick up a copy before you hit the trails. open from September to November. Hillcrest
20 T he O fficial G uide & Membership D ir ec t or y • w w w .pick enschamber .com • (706) 692-5600