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FOR YOUR FAMILY VACATION INFORMATIONCradleCrest vacation rental cabin is located near the summit of Screamer Mountain, in a magnificent section of the north Georgia mountains, part of the Blue Ridge / Smoky Mountains' Southern Appalachian Region. The cottage is surrounded by an array of high peaks, rolling slopes, and wide valleys that provide a panoramic overlook of some of God's finer creations. The elevation is approximately 2,800 feet above mean sea level. It is only about seven miles to North Carolina (NC), and nine miles to South Carolina (SC). It is said that Screamer Mountain was so named when a local woman, while making lye soap, was scared by an approaching Cherokee Indian. Of course he meant no harm, but the lady didn't know that, and she threw the lye into the Indian's face! His screams could be heard all over the country as he ran down the mountain. True? We don't know! But it makes for an interesting story. The porches of CradleCrest face north, providing some of the best mountain views available from a Screamer Mountain vacation rental cabin. Once it is too dark to see the wide mountain vista, the town of Clayton below puts on a nice light show. This is especially true during the winter months when the foliage is less dense. The highest mountain across the valley is Black Rock Mountain, with a summit approaching an altitude of 3,600 feet above mean sea level. There is a State Park at the top. A little to the right and well beyond Black Rock are the mountains of North Carolina. Farther to the right is the second highest peak in Georgia, Rabun Bald, about 4,700 feet. The highest point in the state is Brasstown Bald (4,784 feet), which is located about 40 miles west, near Young Harris and Blairsville. The Appalachian Trail is nearby. RABUN
COUNTY Rabun County was created by the Georgia Legislature on December 21, 1819, from Cherokee Indian lands, and named for William Rabun who served as Governor of Georgia from 1817 to 1819. The County has 236,160 acres (377 square miles). Of this land, approximately 60% is US Forest Service land and 10% belongs to Georgia Power Company. Rabun County hosts part of the Eastern Continental Divide. The area offers an arrary of outdoor recreational activities, historic sites, national forests, and wildlife. There is lots of hiking opportunities for adventure and discovery. |
A county slogan - "Where Spring Spends the Summer" - is fitting, as the average temperature ranges from 58.7ºF in January to approximately 76ºF in August. Annual rainfall exceeds 70 inches, accounting for the lush, green forests and many wild flowers and beautifully kept gardens. Mountain Laurel blooms along creek banks, in coves, on cliffs and on hillsides and hilltops in May and June. Rhododendron blooms in July. In October, the mountains take on a profusion of colors as the fall leaves prepare to make way for new growth in the spring. The autumn complexion of browns and golds in the leaves foretells the coming of winter. During the colder months, Rabim County has more snow than any other county in Georgia.
A LITTLE ABOUT CLAYTON
Clayton is a small mountain town of
about 2,000, and is the County Seat. Clayton was incorporated December
13, 1823, and at that time was known as Claytonsville, named for Augustus
Clayton of Clarke County. The town supports excellent restaurants, supermarkets,
drug stores, hardware stores, gift shops, souvenir shops, clothing stores,
specialty shops, antiques stores etc. Clayton also provides good medical facilities for
a community of this size. CradleCrest is
located just outside the city limits. The county has a full-time Sheriff's
Department. The Fire Department is volunteer.
SOME INTERESTING LINKS
DRIVING DISTANCES AND TIMES FROM CLAYTON,
GA, TO . . .
| Asheville, NC | Est. 91 Miles | 1 Hr. 46 Min. |
| Atlanta, GA | Est. 109 Miles | 2 Hrs. 10 Min. |
| Blairsville, GA | Est. 44 Miles | 53 Min. |
| Bryson City, NC | Est. 49 Miles | 1 Hr. 14 Min. |
| Cashiers, NC | Est. 34 Miles | 52 Min. |
| Cherokee, NC | Est. 55 Miles | 1 Hr. 5 Min. |
| Chimney Rock, NC | Est. 98 Miles | 2 Hrs. 13 Min. |
| Clarksville, GA | Est. 21 Miles | 47 Min. |
| Dahlonega, GA | Est. 65 Miles | 1 Hr. 27 Min. |
| Dillsboro, NC | Est. 41 Miles | 56 Min. |
| Dillard, GA | Est. 7 Miles | 9 Min. |
| Ellijay, GA | Est. 84 Miles | 1 Hr. 47 Min. |
| Franklin, NC | Est. 25 Miles | 29 Min. |
| Gatlinburg, TN | Est. 81 Miles | 1 Hr. 36 Min. |
| Helen, GA | Est. 38 Miles | 45 Min. |
| Hiawasee, GA | Est. 27 Miles | 30 Min. |
| Highlands, NC | Est. 23 Miles | 38 Min. |
| Maggie Valley, NC | Est. 62 Miles | 1 Hr. 14 Min. |
| Murphy, NC | Est. 65 Miles | 1 Hr. 16 Min. |
| Pigeon Forge, TN | Est. 89 Miles | 1 Hr. 46 Min. |
| Westminister, SC | Est. 27 Miles | 34 Min. |
| Young Harris, GA | Est. 36 Miles | 46 Min. |
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