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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 Hiker Guidelines.

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April 25, 2026, TN/NC Trip CANCELLED

WORK TRIP CANCELLED

Rescheduled Date TBA

When:  Saturday, April 25, 2026
Where: 17d – Mud Gap >> Beech Gap

Georgia Crew

Time:  7:15 AM
Meeting Location (Georgia Folks):  Home Depot parking lot in Blue Ridge, GA. Meet up and travel to the Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center to meet other trail workers.

Home Depot

Tennessee Crew

TN Time:  8:30 AM
Meeting Location:  Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center

Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center

Planned Work:  Mitigation/reworking of the trail between Unicoi Crest Overlook and Beech Gap. If enough folks, we will also do brushing and logging out of the section south of North River Road.

Description:  Some of you may recall the huge ravine which developed between the Unicoi Crest Overlook and Beech Gap. This was caused by runoff from the Skyway. It wiped out the bridge 3 times as we moved the bridge further down the ravine as the ravine widened and moved down the hill. We now cross the ravine at the bottom, about 50 feet below where the original bridge was. On the south side we built a switchbacked trail some years back. But we never did the same on the north side. Hikers have to climb up a steep and slippery bank on the edge of the ravine to reach the old trail bed. Our plans, which have been approved by the Cheoah District/Nantahala NF, are to mitigate this by putting in a switchback or two close to the gully to reach the original trail tread safely. Also, there are other areas on this short quarter mile of trail which needs fresh side hilling.

There also are a couple of big trees across the trail just south of North River Road we need to remove and brushing which will be needed in this stretch as well.

Tools Needed:  Digging tread tools such as Pulaskis, McLeods and rouge hoes … chainsaws, brushcutters, loppers and sling blades.

Bring/What to Wear:  Water, food/snacks, gloves, long pants and boots with non-slip soles. Bring safety glasses, hard hats and hand tools if you have them. PPE will be provided for those without.

Exact plans and assignments will be forthcoming once we know who is coming.

After the Trip Chow

Afterwards, we can all eat an early supper (with beer) down in Tellico Plains.
Watch for additional information in emails and on the BMTA website!

Watch for additional information in emails and on the BMTA website!

To sign up, contact

TN/NC Maintenance Director, rharris@bmta.org

Or you can use the online form below.

SECTIONS AVAILABLE

If you’re interested in a Georgia’s section (Conasauga District), contact Joe Cantwell, jcantwell@bmta.org.

If you’re interested in a Tennessee (Tellico District) or North Carolina section (Tusquitee or Cheoah district), contact Patrick Ward pward@bmta.org.

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