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.
Nantahala Forest in South Carolina: Bad Creek Trailhead to Lower Whitewater Falls, Moderate 4.2 miles. Lovely, easy to moderate hike with possible side trip to Upper Whitewater Falls which at over 800 feet of drop is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies. Meet up location is Oconee State Park, SC. Hike Leader is Mike Pilvinsky. For more information contact hikeleaderMP@bmtamail.org.
