Shady Creek Expeditions

Explore the wild edible landscape of the Southern Appalachian Mountains during peak leaf season. Our fall tour includes a 3-hour plant & fungi identification walk with an expert foraging guide, and a seasonal wildcrafted beverage. Autumn brings a bounty of medicinal herbs, mushrooms, fruits, nuts, and more. Join us for this fun and educational tour! Fall 2024 tour season runs Sept-Nov. Trip Cost: $425 for 1-4 people, $125 each additional person up to 9. Children under 12 are free (up to 2). Trip length: Approximately 3 hours depending on trail

Let us create an authentic outdoor experience for you with a Fly Fishing trip in National Forest Streams. We are permitted by the U.S. Forest Service to fish over 15 streams, from easy access public mountain streams to moderately challenging access rivers such as The Chattooga River – one of the most spectacular free-flowing mountain rivers in the Southeast offering some of the best trout fishing in the region. We accommodate all levels of experience – from beginners wanting to learn new techniques to seasoned anglers looking to fish new water with a local Guide. Your Guide will customize your trip based on your experience level and your goals for the day.

The Northeast Georgia Mountains are rich in natural scenery, history and culture. Join a local Outdoor Guide on a relatively moderate mountain trail hike that provides access to beautiful cascading waterfalls dropping over rock shoals in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Learn about Southern Appalachia, the Indigenous History of Northeast Georgia, and the scenic National Forest. Meet your Guide in Clayton, Georgia. Transportation is included to the trail head. Expect a relatively moderate trail hike. The time for this half day trip will vary based on the waterfall visited and the pace of the group. Contact us for more information and availability. $75 per person (min of 2 people/max of 5 people)

Let our experienced, professional guides lead and immerse you in the fauna and wilds of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We specialize in leading those new to the outdoor experience in overnight backpacking, and we will customize the trip to fit your needs and skill level. With a minimum of 3 people and a maximum of 6, our small group will hike Friday thru Sunday afternoon on a mountain trail in the Chattahooee National Forest. This trip focuses on backpacking techniques such as mountain trekking, basic skills in map reading & navigation, trail cooking, finding water & water purification, wilderness first aid, staying healthy and well on the trail, and other techniques for successful backcountry trekking. Learn about Appalachia folklore, history and local fauna while immersed in the pristine wilderness on a mountain trail. Pricing: $575 Per Person. 3 person minimum/6 person max.