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.
Turtletown Falls. Moderate 4 miles. A loop trail that follows Turtletown Creek and loops back to Shinbone Ridge. Scenic views of the Hiwassee River in addition to overlooks of two major waterfalls. Turtletown Falls is approximately 30 feet high. Lower Turtletown Falls is 40 feet high.
Contact Hike Leaders Clare and Ed Sullivan at csullivan@bmta.org
