Summit House is located on a beautiful ridge, approximately 6 miles (10 to 15 minute drive) from historic downtown Ellijay. You are just a short drive from Blue Ridge (9 miles, a 25 minute drive), Amicalola Falls State Park, the beginning or terminus of the Appalachian Trail (30 minute drive), Fort Mountain State Park (1 hour drive), Gahuti Mountain Trail (45 minute drive), and several Vineyards for wine tasting (Chateau Meichtry, Buckley,Ellijay River, Engelheim, Otts, and Roo, all within a 15 to 30 minute drive. Other attractions in the area are Cohutta Wildlife Management Area, for hiking and fishing, You can also take the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway (call to reserve a ride), a historic train ride through the stunning North Georgia Mountains. Through the entire year is a great time to visit the numerous apple houses for all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and fruit pastries and pies.