Below is a list of outdoor activities near The Village at Paradise Valley.  Please click on the name of the activity to link to the website.

Waterfalls

Amicalola, the Cherokee word for "tumbling waters," is the highest waterfall in Georgia. At 729 ft. Amicalola Falls it is considered the highest set of falls east of the Mississippi River. Up close the 729 ft. drop is actually seven consecutive cascading falls, where as from a short distance the entire view of Amicalola Falls appears to be one continual fall.

Both the falls top and bottom can be reached by car. The upper falls has a parking lot and an observation deck running directly over the top of the falls. There's a parking lot at the bottom of the falls by a reflection pool and a paved trail that leads .3 mile. to the top of the falls.

Caone, Rafting, Tubing, and Kayak on the Chestatee & Etowah Rivers

The Etowah River offers paddlers more challenging rapids, great scenery, good fishing and a short portage around the 10 foot drop of the spectacular Etowah Falls. Beautiful Mountain Laurel and Rhododendrons grace the banks of this small, fast moving stream that keeps your interest up around every bend.

The Chestatee River was once home to the Cherokee. When gold-hungry settlers came they were forced west of the river and then marched on the infamous Trail of Tears. After the gold-rush the river was returned to nature, once again. Today, a float along the river's quiet beauty is a pleasant break from the frantic pace of everyday life.

Chestatee Wildlife Preserve

Chestatee Wildlife Preserve is a Georgia 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and fully licensed rescue, exotic animal and wildlife preserve. The Preserve is funded through guest admission fees, corporate, and personal donations.

The Preserve is located 45 minutes north of Atlanta, GA on Old Dahlonega Highway (SR 115) in Dahlonega, and sits on over 20 acres of gently rolling farmland. Over 100 animals, with many different species, live at CWP. The Preserve is a magical place to walk around or feed some of the animals. The pace of the Preserve is meant to be slow as guests meander among the exhibits. They can’t help but see and hear new things. This is when the questions usually start and volunteers circulating throughout the property are quick to help with answers that hopefully lead to more questions.

Horseback Riding

Sunny Farms North is located amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains in Historic Dahlonega, Georgia. We are Family Owned and Operated.

Our gentle stock, knowledgeable staff and an assortment of landscapes offer you an unforgettable riding experience.  Enjoy a day of exploring and learning on your own, or hand the reigns over to one of our trail guides.  Either way, you are sure to have an amazing time.

Hiking Trails in Dawson County

Amicaloa Falls (East Ridge Trail, Falls Trail, Falls West Ridge, River Trail) and Southern Terminus Approach Trail.

Hiking Trails in Lumpkin County

Appalachian Trail (Neels Gap to Hogpen Gap, Springer Mountain to Woody Gap, Woody Gap to Neels Gap), Benton Mackaye Trail, Desoto Falls Trail, Dockery Lake Trail, Duncan Ridge Trail, Jarrard Gap Trail, Sosebee Cove, Southern Terminus Approach Trail.