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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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BMT along Hiwassee River from Childers Creek to the Powerhouse

BMT along Hiwassee River from Childers Creek to the Powerhouse. THIS HIKE IS OPEN TO DOGS AND TO MEMBERS OF BOTH THE BMTA AND CHC. For this ~5-mile hike, we will meet at the Childers Creek Trailhead at 10:00 AM, then position some vehicles up at the Appalachia Powerhouse. Then we will return to the Childers Creek Trailhead and hike upstream along this incredibly beautiful river along the John Muir Trail (JMT) to the Towee Creek parking area. From there, we will follow the old JMT route or the road to the powerhouse. What to bring: Lunch, water, your dog on leash. When we return to the parking lot at Childers Creek, we can fire up a stove and have hot chocolate and snacks, provided by Rick & Brenda.

Contact Hike Leaders Rick and Brenda Harris (and Nahme, our dog) at rharris@bmta.org

BMT Along the Hiwassee River April 3

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Apr 03 2026

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All Day

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