Our Lifestyle
Our community offers an abundance of lifestyle opportunities. You may enjoy the serene beauty of sitting on your porch by the fireplace watching the abundant wildlife. Or you may enjoy hiking the many area trails, trout fishing the mountain streams, biking the world-class mountain bike trails, river rafting or kayaking, camping or swimming at Carters Lake; or many more activities. The list is endless.
Covered Bridge Estates provides you a special place to connect you and your family with nature.
Nature makes it beautiful. We make it home!
Carters Lake
Offers 3200 acres of water for your enjoyment including a marina with boat rentals, slips and access ramps. You can fish, jet ski, camp, go swimming or just have a picnic. Carters Lake is the most beautiful unspoiled lake in Georgia!
Appalachian Trail
As part of the Appalachian Trail Community, residents of Covered Bridge Estates in Ellijay can enjoy breath-taking hiking trails and witness nature at its finest at Bear Creek Trail, Tumbling Waters Trail, Oak Ridge Nature Trail and more!
Georgia Wineries and Vineyards
Located just minutes from Covered Bridge Estates, Wine Enthusiasts will find a number of award-winning Vineyards, including Grapes & Ladders, Engelheim Vineyards, and Cartecay Vineyards. These wonderful vineyards offer guided tours, wine tastings, seasonal entertainment, and special event venues.
Historic Downtown Ellijay
Located in the heart of Gilmer County, known as the “Apple Capitol of Georgia” will entice you with it’s unique shopping, antique shops, local artists, outdoor cafes, as well as nearby fine dining.
White Water & River Rafting, Tubing or Kayaking
Tube and kayak rentals available for family, fun-filled, 2.5 hour trips on the Coosawattee River or the nearby Cartecay River or White Water on the Ocoee River, Home of the Olympic Trials.
Gilmer County's Chattahootchee National Forest Park
Whose natural resources include rivers, lakes, streams and hiking. Within a short distance of Ellijay you can golf, go wine tasting, and bicycle on more than 100 miles of bicycling trails that are maintained year round.
Amicalola Falls State Park
Found nearby are Amicalola Falls State Park with the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi, Fort Mountain State Park with an 855 foot mystery wall, the Cohutta Wilderness and the Rich Mountain Wilderness.