June 28 GA-TN/NC Maintenance Trip
When: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Where: Section 16a – Sandy Gap » Round Top, State Line
Where: Section 16b – Round Top » Sled Runner Gap
Affectionately known as the Heart of Darkness
Georgia Folks
Meeting Time / Location: 6:30 AM – Blue Ridge Home Depot
Consolidate vehicles and travel to Coker Creek Welcome Center, TN, to meet Tennessee folks.
Tennessee Folks
Meeting Time / Location: 7:30 AM – Coker Creek Welcome Center, TN
Coker Creek Welcome Center – Google Maps
Parking at Trailhead: There should be plenty of parking at the trailhead; however, when we gather at the Coker Creek Welcome Center, we will determine carpooling and lead vehicles to follow to the trailheads.
Plan for the Day: Based on volunteer response, we will try to work on 2 sections of the BMT. The work will be on 16a (from Sandy Gap NOBO) and on section 16b (from Beaver Dam Bald SOBO) with brushcutters, loppers, handsaws and chainsaws. We will divide into 3 crews to work the infamous “Heart of Darkness” from both ends.
- Crew 1: Start at Sandy Gap working north until they meet Crew 2.
- Crew 2: Work from Beaver Dam Bald heading south until they meet Crew 1. Once Crews 1 & 2 meet, they will hike back out together to Sandy Gap.
- Crew 3: A few of the shuttle drivers will work down from Beaver Dam Bald and on the BMT for about the first ½ mile and then return to Beaver Dam Bald to shuttle vehicles around to Sandy Gap.
If you have a brushcutter and are willing to bring it, please indicate in your reply.
What to 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.
Watch for additional information in emails and on the BMTA website!
Watch for additional information in emails and on the BMTA website!
Chowtime at the Trailhead at Sandy Gap Trailhead
You’re invited to end of the day refreshment and fellowship.
Cindy Ward will be recruiting a few volunteers to help set up the meal.
Check Accumulated Hours HERE.
To RSVP Contact
GA Maintenance Director, bmtagamaintdirector@bmta.org
TN/NC Maintenance Director, bmtatn-ncmaintdirector@bmta.org
Or you can register online below.