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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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August 19, 2026, GA-TN/NC Maintenance Trip

Advisories:
These Trips Now will be on the Third WEDNESDAY of Each Month
To Sign Up, You MUST USE the link in the Sign-Up Section of This Email!

When:  Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Where: Wolf Laurel Trailhead, Joyce Kilmer Slickrock Wilderness Area

Georgia Crew
Time:  8:00 AM
Meeting Location:  Meet at the Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center to meet other trail workers and proceed to the Wolf Laurel Trailhead

Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center

Tennessee Crew
TN Time:  9:30 AM
Meeting Location:  Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center (at 8:00 AM) or Wolf Laurel Trailhead (at 9:30 AM), Wolf Laurel Trailhead, Joyce Kilmer Slickrock Wilderness Area (35.36408, -83.97833). The maps below show how to access the Wolf Laurel Trailhead from Beech Gap.

     

 

Planned Work:  Park at the Wolf Laurel Trailhead, hike up to the Haoe Lead Trail headed North East. Begin brushing at approximately Mile 172 of the BMT on Section 18 of the BMT which leads to the Hangover View Point. This is a very popular section due to its stunning views and serene campsites.

Tools:  It is Wilderness so sling blades, loppers and hand saws will be the tools used.

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.

When you sign up, please indicate the meeting location of your choice.

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

YOU MUST USE THE “SIGN-UP HERE” LINK TO
RSVP for the August 19, 2026, Work Trip Contact: 

All volunteers are required to fill out this simple form. To sign-up, select the link in red below. Then scroll down a bit. Under events – select:

August JKSR Benton MacKaye Volunteer Days

Proceed by filling out your information in the spaces provided

 SIGN-UP HERE

A Note from Jason

Originally, Ryan and I created this monthly event to fulfill some of our monthly volunteer engagement quota, as well as to give the BMT some attention in sections that are not yet adopted. Our goal is to improve section 18 to National Scenic Trail standards in anticipation of the feasibility study.

We reached out to the BMT looking for some assistance in finding folks to help, because of the wonderful & enthusiastic volunteers that they are known to have.

Since this technically is a SAWS volunteer event that we are hosting, we need all volunteers to sign up using our official SAWS online form (use the Sign Up Here link above). This also will help us track who is coming with ease, and we use these hours to fulfill the volunteer requirements written into our agreement with the USFS. 

SECTIONS AVAILABLE

If you’re interested in a Georgia’s section, contact Bob Cowdrick, bcowdrick@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.

 

Date
Aug 19 2026

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