Adventure Activities
May through October
Ocoee Rafting
Can’t think of a better way to wind the day down than with a cool splash of water in the Ocoee River. After you have enjoyed a scenic ride through beautiful North Georgia with the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, come join us at Ocoee Rafting for an adventure you’re gonna love. You’ll ride the train to McCaysville, we’ll pick you up and take care of the rest, just set back and enjoy both the rides. Ocoee Rafting is the oldest and preferred outfitter on the Ocoee River, there is only one choice for the best whitewater rafting experience, we guarantee it! Book your Raft & Rail today, or call 800-251-4800 for details. You can visit us online at www.ocoeerafting.com
Want more adventure while you’re in Blue Ridge; Ocoee Rafting introduces Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge, the newest zip course in the area offering 6000 feet of cable. Zip for over 1 mile, through a 165 acre tract of land in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. Start from our 35 foot tower, zip from 13 canopies, walk 3 sky bridges, zip home from a 75 foot tower on a 1200 foot stretch of cable. Experience the mountains from the treetops, zip down into the valley, soar over pastures, cross over Fighting Town Creek and much more. There is nothing in the Southeast like it, experience Blue Ridge and let the adventures begin! Ask about our Zip and Rail special, ride the train one day for a more relaxing day and the next day, head for the treetops of adventure, zip and soar through the beautiful mountains of Blue Ridge. Located only 6 miles from Downtown Blue Ridge, turn on Scenic Drive at Arby’s and follow the signs to 891 Old Cashes Valley Rd Blue Ridge, GA. Call 800-251-4800 or visit us at www.ZipBlueRidge.com
Rolling Thunder River Company
After a relaxing, scenic trip aboard the train you will be dropped off at the front door of Rolling Thunder River Company for some splashy fun on the river of your choice. Enjoy a lazy, refreshing float down the beautiful Toccoa River on a colorful inner tube (Rail & Tube) or tackle the most popular whitewater river in the country for some action-packed adventure (Rail & Raft). The Ocoee River became famous as the whitewater venue for the 1996 Olympic games. For details regarding the river trips, click Rolling Thunder River Company or call 706-492-5720 or 800-408-RAFT (7238) for more information.
Ride & Fly Fish
UpperRiver.net has been exciting people about fly fishing for over 8 years , we have a mile of private , pristine water! This is an awesome experience from the expert to the beginner, our guides give you the ultimate fishing trip. We have Rainbows, Browns and Brooks, and they are big and mean. We have no more than 2 people per guide , this truly is a relaxing trip. We provide all equipment, including waders, for this is a wading trip in stream water. You will enjoy this adventure in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains!
For only $233, you receive your train ticket, ride the train to McCaysville, UpperRiver.net picks you up, guides you on your trip and brings you back to Blue Ridge. Did we mention no shopping!
