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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.

*Please refer to: BMTA COVID-19 Hiker Guidelines and Hiker Guidelines.

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October 20, 2026, GA-TN/NC Maintenance Trip

Advisories:
These Trips now will be on the Third TUESDAY of Each Month

 

THE FOLLOWING IS A SAWS REQUIREMENT!
(SAWS is the lead for these work trips.)

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All BMTA Trail Workers MUST SIGN UP by using the link in the
Sign Up Section of This Email!

When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Where:  Strawberry Knob up to Bob Bald

Georgia Crew
Time:  8:00 AM
Meeting Location:  Meet at the Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center to meet other trail workers and proceed to the Unicoi Crest Overlook.

Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center

Tennessee Crew
TN Time:  8:00 AM or 9:00 AM, depending on location you select.
Meeting Location:  Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center at 8:00 AM or parking area just south of Beech Gap (35.34516, -84.03542) off of the Cherohala Skyway at 9:00 AM.)

Unicoi Crest Overlook a quarter mile into NC from Beech Gap

Planned Work:  Install drains on the eroded sections of trail headed up to Bob Bald.

Tools:  Need Pulaskis, hoes, hoe/rake combos, pick/mattocks, loppers, McLeods, single jack hammers and double jack.

Bring/What to Wear:  Plenty of water, lunch, 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!

YOU MUST USE THE “SIGN-UP HERE” LINK TO
RSVP for the October 20, 2026, Work Trip Contact: 

All volunteers are required to fill out this simple form. PLEASE sign up for this event via the SAWS website by clicking this link:

SIGN-UP HERE

Select the NC logo, and choose:

JKSR Benton MacKaye Trail Volunteer Days

If you plan to use the Cherohala Meeting Location, please let Jason Doroski know via email…

jasondoroski@wildernessstewards.org

THIS IS THE LAST WORK TRIP OF THE 2026 FISCAL YEAR

CHECK YOUR HOURS

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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
Oct 20 2026

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