(Information below is derived from Blue Ridge Scenic Railway's website and is deemed to be true)

Welcome to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Tucked into the charming mountain village of Blue Ridge, Georgia in the lush Chattahoochee National Forest, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is here to take you on the train ride of a lifetime. The area is known as the “antique capital” of Georgia with friendly folks and an old time atmosphere. Our regular 4 hour, 26 mile round train ride winds along the beautiful Toccoa River for one hour in vintage climate controlled or open air railcars. The relaxing train ride starts at the historic train depot, built in 1905 in downtown Blue Ridge GA, then stops for a layover in the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee.

Cabin Rentals convenient to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Lakeview Retreat - Cabin- Nice view of the north Georgia mountains and Lake Blue Ridge, Hot Tub, wood burning stove, sleeps 6, 5+ minutes to Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Moose Ridge- Cabin- Nice view of the north Georgia mountains, Gas Fireplace, sleeps 4, 10 minutes to Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

The Sundowner - Cabin -sleeps 4-2br/2ba- Great View, 2 Gas Fireplaces, 10 minutes to Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Quittin Time - Cabin-sleeps 6- 1br-2ba + loft- Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace -poker table- 10 minutes to Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Laurel Woods- Cabin -sleeps 6- 1br/1.5ba +loft -20 min to Ocoee River, 10 minutes to Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Whitetail Ridge - Cabin -sleeps 5- 3br/2ba- 25 min to Ocoee River, 10 min north of Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Rustic Retreat - Cabin- Sleeps 9,2br/2ba, Hot Tub, Wood Stove, No TV Reception- 10 min north of Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Creekside Memories -Cabin- sleeps4-1br/1ba + loft- Creekfront, Wood Fireplace -, 10-15 min north of Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Wilderness Edge -Cabin- sleeps 4-2br/2ba Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, outdoor fireplace! , 10 min north of Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Pack Creek Lodge- Cabin -sleeps 6- 3br/2ba- Hot Tub - Fireplace- Pool Table, 10 min north of Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

(Information below is derived from Hiwassee River Rail Adventures website and is deemed to be true)

Experience the beautiful Hiwassee River Gorge!

Since the late Nineteenth Century, passengers and train crews have the pleasure of traveling along one of the most beautiful river gorges in the US as the railroad tracks hug the Hiwassee River. In the 1960s, the last scheduled passenger train traveled the line thus ending the ability of the public to view this breathtaking landscape from the comfort of the rails except for a period during the steam train excursions of the 1980s and 90s. In 2001, the last freight train traveled the Old Line as CSX ceased operations and the rail line was thought to have been abandoned for good.

This changed in 2004. The Tennessee Overhill Association and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum partnered together for a trial run at passenger excursions along the gorge. The results were spectacular.

Now in 2009, the Hiwassee River Rail Adventure trains are again set to depart for a full season of scenic views!

In addition, with further improvements made to the railroad, the train ride has been lengthened to include riding to the top of the Great Hiwassee Loop. At the top you'll be passing over a bridge 62 feet above the tracks on which you've just traveled as the rails negotiate a spiraling formation. The Loop track has been known by many names, Great Hiwassee Loop, Bald Mountain Loop, and Hook & Eye to name a few, but you'll call it amazing!

Mountain Escapes has cabin rentals convenient to either of these scenic train rides. Just let us know which scenic train ride you will be taking and we will assist you in find the closest cabin rental we have available.