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.
Calendar of Events
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Park Creek/Park Ridge Trails, Standing Indian area near Franklin, North Carolina
Moderate 5 miles with several creek crossings. There will be beautiful spring flowers to admire. Hike Leader Evelin Yarns. For more information contact hikeleaderEY@bmtamail.org.
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Lady Slippers
Mulky Gap. Easy to moderate 1.5 miles. Before embarking on the hike, hikers will go across the road to see a huge garden of thousands of Pink Lady Slippers. The hike itself begins on an old logging road. Trillium, Showy Orcus, Wild Geranium, Wild Iris and Dutchman’s Pipe are just a few of the spring beauties […]
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TN Work Trip May 1
Brookshire Creek Tail Section 16c. Annual logout and brushout. For more information contact Rick Harris tn-ncmaintdirector@bmtamail.org.
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Four Season Hike Series – Spring: BMT – Hudson Gap, out and back
Dog-Friendly Hike (adult humans may bring a leashed dog). Moderate 4-5 miles. We’re going to offer this relatively short and fairly easy hike during each season this year. Come out to see spring wildflowers this time. For more information. Hike Leader Ken Cissna. For more information contact hikeleaderKC@bmtamail.org.
Bald River Falls Trail off the Cherohala Parkway in Tellico Plains, TN.
Moderate 9.8 miles round trip. We will hike this incredibly beautiful trail to the last waterfall a short distance from Bald River R and eat lunch there, then return to our vehicles. There are numerous impressive waterfalls in the first 2 miles of the trail, then the trail flattens out somewhat with some great campsites […]
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Lady Slipper Hike: BMT at Weaver Creek, Blue Ridge
Moderate to strenuous 3.8 miles. This will be a SLOW, LEISURELY hike to enjoy the wildflowers. Initially we’ll pass by beautiful Mountain Laurel groves peppered with Flame Azaleas. Stop for a leisurely lunch at the water cutoff beside some of the largest Lady Slippers on this section. As we stroll back to the trailhead, we’ll […]
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GA Work Trip May 8
Where: Sections 5a, 5b, 5c and 5d Wilscot Gap >> Shallowford Bridge When: Saturday, May 8th, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM Meeting Location: Wilscot Gap on Hwy 60 Plan for the Day: We will meet at Wilscot Gap on GA Hwy 60 which is 8 miles south of Morganton, and 4 miles north of Skeenah Creek […]
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Naked Ground, Haoe and Hangover via the BMT and back with possible side trip to Bob Bald off the Cherohala Skyway.
Difficult 7 to 9 miles. We meet at the Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center in Tellico Plains, TN, then drive to the Wolf Laurel Trailhead, about an hour drive. We will hike up the Stratton Ridge Trail 2 miles to the intersection with the BMT, then go north to Naked Ground, Haoe and the Hangover with […]
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Fires Creek Trails near Hayesville, NC
Moderate/strenuous 7 miles. Phillips Ridge to Rim and return via Phillips Ridge. Beautiful Laurel Creek and along the Rim Trail are Rhododendron and spring wildflowers, such as Trillium, Lady Slipper and Solomon's Seal. Grouse, warblers, deer, bear, Russian boar and hawks roam the area. It’s a beautiful wilderness not frequently visited. Hike Leader Steve Dennison. […]
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Rocktown Trail near Lafayette, GA
Moderate 4 miles. Maze of large, oddly shaped sandstone-conglomerate boulders atop Pigeon Mountain and a short waterfall trail enroute. Waterfall more likely to have water in the spring. Rocktown Trail is located within a GA Wildlife Management Area. Involves carrying a free GA Lifetime Sportsman license for Georgia residents over 65 or obtain a permit […]
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Talking Rock Nature Preserve utilizing the various loops in the Talking Rock Nature Preserve
We plan 5 easy miles but you may decide to add more if you wish after the hike. Hike Leader Howard Baggett. For more information contact hikeleaderHB@bmtamail.org.
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Amadahy Trail
Dog friendly hike (adult humans may bring a leashed dog). Easy to moderate 5 miles along the shore of Carter’s Lake. Lunch at the marine campground. Hike Leader Ken Cissna. For more information contact hikeleaderKC@bmtamail.org.
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TN Work Trip May 22
Sycamore Creek Trail. Section 17a-b. Annual logout and refresh blazes. For more information contact Pam and Kent Mathews pamelahallmathews@yahoo.com.
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Turtletown Creek Falls near Farner, TN
Moderate 4.5-mile round-trip hike to two of the prettiest waterfalls in the area. Hiking poles recommended. Hike leader Steve Dennison. For more information contact hikeleaderSD@bmtamail.org.
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Upper Springer Mountain Loop
With two lovely vistas this 4.6- mile loop provides visits to the southern terminus of both the Appalachian and Benton MacKaye trails. Some history of these two trails is included with this moderate trek. Hike Leader George Owen. For more information contact hikeleaderGO@bmtamail.org.