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White County’s unspoiled mountains offer unparalleled outdoor recreation. There are many private and state parks and recreation areas, as well as guided or solo excursions down rivers or across mountaintops. The area also has scenic golf courses and youth and adult sports leagues. White County has fun for everyone from the seasoned outdoor adventurer to the weekend golfer.
Unicoi State Park offers swimming and fishing, as well as
camping, hiking, and picnicking. There is a beautiful waterfall, and
there are plenty of trails to
explore. With a 100-room lodge, 30 cottages and numerous campsites, Unicoi is a special
attraction for families or anyone seeking outdoor mountain recreation.
Anna Ruby Falls is another attraction you don’t want to miss. Two creeks flow off Tray Mountain and come together in a spectacular double waterfall. Curtis Creek plummets 153 feet and York Creek falls 50 feet to form Smith Creek at the bottom of the falls. A paved 0.4-mile footpath leads to the bottom of the falls. The longer, more challenging Smith Creek Trail leads from the base of the falls to Unicoi State Park. The Lion’s Eye Trail gives blind or visually impaired persons the opportunity to experience the environment along Smith Creek. Braille signs interpret various features of the area. Anna Ruby Falls, named for the daughter of Colonel John H. Nichols who once owned the land, is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest.
The mighty Chattahoochee River flows through White County lending its majesty to the land around it. Breath-taking vistas are popular along the river. Several outposts rent inner tubes for a leisurely float down parts of the Chattahoochee or canoes and kayaks for a guided trip down swift whitewater on other parts.
For a memorable round of golf, White County has two
incredible PGA-caliber golf courses. Innsbruck challenges golfers with interesting holes
like #15, with a vertical drop of 160 feet to the green. For more
information on Innsbruck, please call 800-642-2709.
Skitts Mountain Golf Club also
makes the most of its locale by offering a beautifully scenic, yet challenging round of
golf. Nestled among the foothills of the Northeast Georgia mountains,
Skitts is a 100 acre course with fantastic mountain views. For more
information on Skitts, please call 706-865-2277.
Residents will find that White County is a great place to get involved with children and adult recreational sports. The White County Recreation Department is a 40-acre facility that supports one gym, one weight room, two tennis courts, five ball fields, and a pavilion. Baseball, basketball, football, softball and cheerleading are offered, as well as the Young Misses Beauty Pageant, bi-monthly teen dances and summer day camps. Active Adults gives seniors a chance to stay flexible and healthy, and spring and fall are filled with the fun and excitement of adult softball. For more information on the recreation department, please call 706-865-2756 or 706-865-5275.
White County is full of places to camp and hike. Organized excursions with knowledgeable guides are available, or the more adventurous camper can strike out alone. There are even areas for visitors to bring their own horse transportation for overnight horseback trips. Whether you want a thrilling whitewater canoeing adventure or a peaceful campfire adjacent a spectacular mountain view, White County has it all!