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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.

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July 16, 2026, GA-TN/NC Maintenance Trip

Beginning a New Tradition 
Regular Work Trips the Third Thursday of Every month.

 

Jason Doroski and Ryan Stoyer, working with SAWS, will be hosting a volunteer day on the third Thursday of each month (beginning July 16, 2026) — we will maintain sections of the BMT within the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area. This will help our sections of the BMT that do not yet have Section Maintainers get some extra love and attention. We have assessed all of the BMT in the Wilderness Area and have a few sites of immediate concern picked out.

When:  Thursday, July 16, 2026
Where: Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness

Georgia Crew
Time:  8:30 AM
Meeting Location:  Meet at the Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center to meet other trail workers.

Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center

Tennessee Crew
TN Time:  10:00 AM
Meeting Location:  Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center (at 8:30 AM) or Wolf Laurel Trailhead (at 10:00 AM), Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest (35.36417, -83.97834)

Wolf Laurel Trailhead

Planned Work:  Clear brush and small branches — the section already is free of logs except for one easy stepover..

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!

RSVP for the July 16, 2026, GA-TN/NC Work Trip

Jason Doroski, jasondoroski@wildernessstewards.org

Or you can Register Online below…

RSVP GA-TN/NC Maintenance Trip July 16, 2026

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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
Jul 16 2026

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