BMTA ACTIVITY CALENDAR
BMTA normally schedules four or five hikes per month, some “leisure” hikes that are shorter and easier and some 5 to 8 miles and of moderate difficulty. In addition, we have occasional backpacking hikes and more difficult ones that might be called “hardy hikes.” Occasionally we co-sponsor hikes with other organizations. Some, but not all, of our hikes are “dog friendly.” Although more hikes are in Georgia than the other states, you will find hikes in all three BMT states: Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
*Please refer to: BMTA COVID-19 Hiker Guidelines and BMTA COVID-19 Maintenance Guidelines.
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BMT/AT Double Loop Hike West from Three Forks
Moderate six mile hike (650’ elevation change) covers the lower north flank and top of Rich Mountain. Hike Leader Steve Dennison hikeleaderSD@bmtamail.org.
BMT/AT Loop from Big Stamp Gap
Moderate five miles, (600’ elevation change) with three minor creek crossings. Trip will include Springer Mountain (the southern start of the AT), the Benton MacKaye Memorial Placard at the start of the BMT and Owen Vista - a beautiful open view of the southeastern Appalachian Mountains. Hike Leader Darcy Douglas hikeleaderDD@bmtamail.org.
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BMT from Hwy 68 to Buck Bald and Return
Total of four miles. Incomparable 360 view of the Appalachian Mountains. Parking area limited to around eight vehicles. Buck Bald is ½ mile off the BMT. Hike Leader Clare Sullivan hikeleaderCS2@bmtamail.org.
BMT/AT Double Loop Hike West from Three Forks
Moderate six mile hike (650’ elevation change) covers the lower north flank and top of Rich Mountain. Hike Leader Darcy Douglas hikeleaderDD@bmtamail.org.
BMT/AT Loop from Big Stamp Gap
Moderate five miles, (600’ elevation change) with three minor creek crossings. Trip will include Springer Mountain (the southern start of the AT), the Benton MacKaye Memorial Placard at the start of the BMT and Owen Vista - a beautiful open view of the southeastern Appalachian Mountains. Hike Leader Steve Dennison hikeleaderSD@bmtamail.org.
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BMT/AT Loop from Big Stamp Gap
Moderate five miles, (600’ elevation change) with three minor creek crossings. Trip will include Springer Mountain (the southern start of the AT), the Benton MacKaye Memorial Placard at the start of the BMT and Owen Vista - a beautiful open view of the southeastern Appalachian Mountains. Hike Leader Gilbert Treadwell hikeleaderGT@bmtamail.org.
BMT/AT Loop Three Forks to Long Creek Falls to Hickory Flats
then FS road to No Name Bald rejoining the BMT back to Three Forks. Moderate 7.5 moderate miles. 1,000 ft elevation gain. Hike Leader Darcy Douglas hikeleaderDD@bmtamail.org.
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BMT/AT Loop Three Forks to Long Creek Falls to Hickory Flats
then FS road to No Name Bald rejoining the BMT back to Three Forks. Moderate 7.5 moderate miles. 1,000 ft elevation gain. Hike Leader Gilbert Treadwell hikeleaderGT@bmtamail.org.
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GA Work Trip October 9
Where: Sections 8 & 9 Bushy Head Gap >> Watson Gap When: Saturday, October 9, 2021 Time: 8:30 AM Meeting Location: Blue Ridge, GA, Home Deport Parking Lot (near the Dairy Queen) Plan for the day: We will have two crews working on different sections of the BMT. Crew 1: Section 8 – Blowdown removal […]
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BMT/AT Double Loop Hike West from Three Forks
Moderate six mile hike (650’ elevation change) covers the lower north flank and top of Rich Mountain. Hike Leader Gilbert Treadwell hikeleaderGT@bmtamail.org.
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BMT from Hwy 68 to Buck Bald and Return
Total of four miles. Incomparable 360 view of the Appalachian Mountains. Parking area limited to around eight vehicles. Buck Bald is ½ mile off the BMT. Hike Leader Steve Dennison hikeleaderSD@bmtamail.org.
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BMT/AT Loop from Big Stamp Gap
Moderate five miles, (600’ elevation change) with three minor creek crossings. Trip will include Springer Mountain (the southern start of the AT), the Benton MacKaye Memorial Placard at the start of the BMT and Owen Vista - a beautiful open view of the southeastern Appalachian Mountains. Hike Leader Steve Dennison hikeleaderSD@bmtamail.org.
Fontana Dam Area
BMT/AT divergence near the end of Fontana Dam to same on the south side near the Marina. Easy three miles. Could be done as a shuttle or start at multiple accessible points and done as round trips of up to six miles. Parking is abundant, great views of the lake and possibly a visit to […]
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BMT Road to No Where “Tunnel to No Where” to Campsite #74
Moderate 6.5 miles. Hike Leader Mike Pilvinsky hikeleaderMP@bmtamail.org.
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BMT from Hwy 68 to Buck Bald and Return
Total of four miles. Incomparable 360 view of the Appalachian Mountains. Parking area limited to around eight vehicles. Buck Bald is ½ mile off the BMT. Hike Leader Steve Dennison hikeleaderSD@bmtamail.org.
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End of the BMT at Big Creek to end of AT Smokey Mountain Section at Davenport Gap
Moderate/strenuous five-miles.One-mile road walk on GSNP road to Chestnut Branch Trail up to the AT then down to Davenport Gap. Four miles 1800’ gain and 1300’ loss. Requires a short shuttle if not done as in an out for 10 miles. Hike Leaders Tom and Carolyn Sewell hikeleaderTS@bmtamail.org.
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TN Work Trip October 23
Location: Section 18a - Beech Gap to Bob Bald When: Saturday, October 23, 2021 Meeting Location: The Unicoi Crest Overlook is about a quarter mile into North Carolina from Beech Gap (the TN/NC State Line on the Cherohala Skyway). There is ample parking at that site and those without 4WD vehicles can leave their vehicles there during […]
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BMT/AT Loop from Big Stamp Gap
Moderate five miles, (600’ elevation change) with three minor creek crossings. Trip will include Springer Mountain (the southern start of the AT), the Benton MacKaye Memorial Placard at the start of the BMT and Owen Vista - a beautiful open view of the southeastern Appalachian Mountains. Hike Leader Ken Cissna hikeleaderKC@bmtamail.org.
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BMT from Hwy 68 to Buck Bald and Return
Total of four miles. Incomparable 360 view of the Appalachian Mountains. Parking area limited to around eight vehicles. Buck Bald is ½ mile off the BMT. Hike Leader Ann Anderson hikeleaderAA@bmtamail.org.
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BMT/AT Double Loop Hike West from Three Forks
Moderate six mile hike (650’ elevation change) covers the lower north flank and top of Rich Mountain. Hike Leader Ken Cissna hikeleaderKC@bmtamail.org.
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Fontana Dam Area
BMT/AT divergence near the end of Fontana Dam to same on the south side near the Marina. Easy three miles. Could be done as a shuttle or start at multiple accessible points and done as round trips of up to six miles. Parking is abundant, great views of the lake and possibly a visit to […]
BMT/AT Loop Three Forks to Long Creek Falls to Hickory Flats
then FS road to No Name Bald rejoining the BMT back to Three Forks. Moderate 7.5 moderate miles. 1,000 ft elevation gain. Hike Leader Ken Cissna hikeleaderKC@bmtamail.org.
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BMT/AT Loop from Big Stamp Gap
Moderate five miles, (600’ elevation change) with three minor creek crossings. Trip will include Springer Mountain (the southern start of the AT), the Benton MacKaye Memorial Placard at the start of the BMT and Owen Vista - a beautiful open view of the southeastern Appalachian Mountains. Hike Leader Barry Allen hikeleaderBA@bmtamail.org.
Unicoi Gap on the Benton MacKaye Trail to the Doc Rogers Sanatorium
Strenuous nine miles, 1,000 ft elevation change, with a beautiful ridge line walk along the NC/TN state line. Added attractions include an old engraved stone marker on the ridge marking the state line and the ruins of the “old” Doc Rogers' house. Meet up location is at the Coker Creek Welcome Center, TN. Hike Leader […]
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