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.
BMT/AT Upper Loop at Springer Mountain. Bring in New Year’s Day with a great hike to an iconic mountain! Hike from Big Stamp Gap to Springer Mountain on the BMT. See the southern terminus of the BMT and the southern terminus of the AT. Then follow the AT north to the intersection with the BMT and return to Big Stamp Gap. A moderate hike of about 5 miles. The 1st mile and a half is uphill.
Contact Hike Leader Mike Pilvinsky at mpilvinsky@bmta.org.
