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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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Hooper Bald / Huckleberry Knob

Hooper Bald / Huckleberry Knob. Meet at the Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center, 10 AM. Bring cold weather gear, lunch, water. THIS HIKE IS OPEN TO DOGS AND TO MEMBERS OF BOTH THE BMTA AND CHC. Your dog must be leashed. We are hoping for snow to make this a memorable hike. The round trip to Hooper Bald (5440’ high) is 2 miles and the round trip to Huckleberry Knob (5540’ high) is 1.8 miles. Afterwards, when we return to Tellico Plains, we can gather for supper and beverages at one of the local restaurants, perhaps the Peach Street Grill and the Tellico Brewing Company for some great cuisine and a local brew.

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

Date

Jan 23 2026
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Time

All Day

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