BMTA ACTIVITY CALENDAR
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 BMTA COVID-19 Maintenance Guidelines.
Jarrard Gap Trail
6.8 miles, moderate. A loop hike from Lake Winfield Scott up Jarrard Gap Trail to Bird Gap and then back down to Slaughter Creek Trail. Hike leader: Larry Dumas. For more information, contact hikeleader@bmtamail.org
Hangover
DOG-FRIENDLY HIKE (adult humans may bring a leashed dog.) 7 miles, difficult. Hike leaders Rick and Brenda Harris.. For more information, contact harrisri@aol.com
BMT/AT Two Upper Loops
6 miles, moderate. Hike leader: George Owen. For more information, contact hikeleader@bmtamail.org
TN/NC October 24 Work Trip
WHERE: BMT sections 13c & 13d (Big Bend picnic area to Wildcat Creek). WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2020 MEET: 9:00 AM – Big Bend picnic area on Powerhouse Road on North side of Hiwassee River. PLAN FOR THE DAY: Brush out both sections, especially 13c, with brush cutters, weed eaters, swing blades, loppers and hand […]
John Muir Trail to the Narrows
5 miles, moderate. We'll start with a beautiful view from the swinging bridge that crosses the Hiwassee River at the Appalachian Powerhouse. The hike will be to a treasure, The Narrows, a deep narrow gorge through which the old riverbed flows. It's full of fascinating rock formations and Ruth's Golden Asters (in the Fall). You'll […]
Tanasi Trails at Ocoee Whitewater Center
Across Rhododendron, up Bear Paw, across Chestnut Mountain and down Thunder Rock Express Trails. 7 miles, moderate. Hike leader: Evelin Yarns. For more information, contact hikeleader@bmtamail.org
Four Seasons Hike Series-Fall: Bushy Head Gap to Hudson Gap
DOG-FRIENDLY HIKE (adult humans may bring a leashed dog). 4 miles, moderate. We’re going to offer this relatively short and fairly easy hike during each season for the next year. Come out and see fall colors this time, great views in winter, wild flowers in spring, and who knows—just get hot in the summer. Hike […]
Annual Meeting / Hikes Registration
EACH PERSON REGISTERING FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING AND / OR REGISTERING FOR A HIKE MUST COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW. (ONE form to be completed per person attending) DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR A HIKE IS OCTOBER 31, 2020 All BMTAer's attending the Annual Meeting need to register for the meeting. Please use the "yes" / […]
Selected Trails at Talking Rock Nature Preserve
About 4 miles, easy to moderate. Hike leader: Martha Fowler. For more information, contact hikeleader@bmtamail.org.
GA November 14 Work Trip
Where: Sections 2,3,4, and more! When: Saturday, November 14, 2020. Meet: 8:30 AM Blue Ridge Home Depot Parking Lot (northeast side closest to the DQ). Plan for the Day: Removing blowdowns and other obstacles along the trail. What to bring: Minimum 2 liters of water, long pants, boots, gloves, helmets and lunch / snack. Plan for the […]
Benton Falls
3 miles, easy. To a gorgeous 65 foot waterfall. Hike leader: Larry Dumas. For further information, contact hikeleader@bmtamail.org
Rabun Bald
3.3 miles, moderate. Hike leader: Barry Allen. For further information, contact hikeleader@bmtamail.org.
Selected Sections of the Unicoi Turnpike and BMT near TN 68
4-6 miles, easy to moderate. Hike Leader George Owen. For more information, contact hikeleader@bmtamail.org