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Recommended Routes: 5

287.2 mi 462.3 km Benton MacKaye Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Dahlonega, GA
Intermediate Intermediate
Dahlonega, GA
Unknown
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22.9 mi 36.9 km Upper Bald River Wilderness Loop
Difficult Difficult
Etowah, TN
Difficult Difficult
Etowah, TN
Unknown
Update
19.1 mi 30.7 km Benton MacKaye Trail - Childers Creek to Unicoi Gap - Backpack
Difficult Difficult
Benton, TN
Difficult Difficult
Benton, TN
Unknown
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0.9 mi 1.5 km Fall Branch Falls Out-and-Back
Intermediate Intermediate
Cherry Log, GA
Intermediate Intermediate
Cherry Log, GA
All Clear
Update
Mostly Dry
55 days ago
10 
10.3 mi 16.5 km Hickory Creek to Panther Creek Falls
Difficult Difficult
Chatsworth, GA
Difficult Difficult
Chatsworth, GA
Unknown
Update

Trails: 60

2.6 mi 4.2 km Coker Creek Falls Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Ducktown, TN
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Ducktown, TN
Unknown
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7.6 mi 12.2 km Brookshire Creek Trail #180
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Etowah, TN
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Etowah, TN
Unknown
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5.8 mi 9.4 km BMT: Segment 5a-5c (Wilscot Gap/GA Hwy 60 to Old Dial Road)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Blue Ridge, GA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Blue Ridge, GA
All Clear
Update
Section maintainer cleared section 5c Old Dial Rd to Brawley Mountain January 17, 2025.
1 day ago
5.8 mi 9.4 km BMT: Segment 2a-2b (Three Forks/FS 58 to Bryson Gap)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Ellijay, GA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Ellijay, GA
Unknown
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6.8 mi 10.9 km BMT: Segment 20 (Fontana Dam to Camp 90)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Robbinsville, NC
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Robbinsville, NC
Unknown
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5.9 mi 9.4 km BMT: Segment 6b-6d (Stanley Creek Road to Weaver Creek Road)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Cherry Log, GA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Cherry Log, GA
All Clear
Update
BMTA maintainer cleared segment 6d Weaver Creek to Stanley Gap Trail December 24, 2024.
27 days ago
8.8 mi 14.2 km BMT: Segment 7a-7d (Weaver Creek Road to Bushy Head Gap)
Intermediate Intermediate
Blue Ridge, GA
Intermediate Intermediate
Blue Ridge, GA
All Clear
Update
BMTA Section Maintainer installed new wood decking Section 7d GA Hwy 515 to Sisson Shelter 12-31-24.
14 days ago
6.4 mi 10.3 km BMT: Segment 2c-2d (Bryson Gap to GA Hwy 60)
Intermediate Intermediate
Ellijay, GA
Intermediate Intermediate
Ellijay, GA
Unknown
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6.5 mi 10.4 km BMT: Segment 12a-12b (US 64/Ocoee River to Kimsey Mountain Hwy)
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Unknown
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5.4 mi 8.7 km BMT: Segment 5d-6a (Old Dial Road to Stanley Creek Road)
Intermediate Intermediate
Blue Ridge, GA
Intermediate Intermediate
Blue Ridge, GA
Unknown
Update
6.6 mi 10.6 km BMT: Segment 8a-8d (Bushy Head Gap to Fowler Mountain)
Intermediate Intermediate
Blue Ridge, GA
Intermediate Intermediate
Blue Ridge, GA
All Clear
Update
BMTA section maintainers cleared section 8a from Bushy Head Gap to Hudson Gap January 16, 2025.
1 day ago
6.0 mi 9.6 km BMT: Segment 12c-12d (Kimsey Mountain Hwy to Lost Creek Campgr…
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Unknown
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6.3 mi 10.2 km BMT: Sections 24a (US 441 at Smokemont
 to Hughes Ridge Trail)
Difficult Difficult
Cherokee, NC
Difficult Difficult
Cherokee, NC
Unknown
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6.3 mi 10.1 km BMT: Segment 8e-8h (Fowler Mountain to Dyer Gap)
Intermediate Intermediate
Ellijay, GA
Intermediate Intermediate
Ellijay, GA
All Clear
Update
Three BMTA maintainers cleared segments 8e Fowler Mountain to 8h Dyer Gap October 17, 2024.
93 days ago
0.8 mi 1.2 km Buck Bald Access from BMT via Buck Bald Road
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Unknown
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6.0 mi 9.7 km BMT: Segment 16a-16b (Sandy Gap to Sledrunner Gap)
Intermediate Intermediate
Etowah, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Etowah, TN
Unknown
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4.8 mi 7.7 km BMT: Segment 23c (Newton Bald 
to US 441 at Smokemont)
Difficult Difficult
Cherokee, NC
Difficult Difficult
Cherokee, NC
Unknown
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8.3 mi 13.3 km BMT: Section 24b (Hughes Ridge Trail to 
Round Bottom Trailhea…
Difficult Difficult
Cherokee, NC
Difficult Difficult
Cherokee, NC
Unknown
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8.4 mi 13.5 km BMT: Segment 23b (Mountains-To-Sea Trail)
Intermediate Intermediate
Bryson City, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Bryson City, NC
Unknown
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5.8 mi 9.3 km BMT: Segment 22c-23a (Upper Noland Creek Trail)
Intermediate Intermediate
Bryson City, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Bryson City, NC
Unknown
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7.6 mi 12.3 km BMT: Segment 21b (Lakeshore Trail Midwest)
Intermediate Intermediate
Robbinsville, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Robbinsville, NC
Unknown
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2.0 mi 3.3 km Unicoi Turnpike Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Unknown
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5.5 mi 8.9 km BMT: Segment 12e-13a (Lost Creek Campground to Childers Creek)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Benton, TN
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Benton, TN
Unknown
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6.1 mi 9.9 km BMT: Segment 1a-1c (Springer Mountain to Three Forks/ FS 58)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Cherry Log, GA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Cherry Log, GA
Unknown
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6.2 mi 10.0 km BMT: Segment 3a-3c (GA Hwy 60 to Skeenah Gap)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Blue Ridge, GA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Blue Ridge, GA
All Clear
Update
BMTA trail maintainers cleared segments 3b&c Wallalah Licklog Saddle to Skeenah Gap during October 12, 2024 club work trip.
98 days ago
5.2 mi 8.4 km BMT: Segment 4a-4b (Skeenah Gap to Wilscot Gap/GA Hwy 60)
Intermediate Intermediate
Blue Ridge, GA
Intermediate Intermediate
Blue Ridge, GA
All Clear
Update
BMTA section maintainer cleared segment 4b Payne Gap to Wilscot Gap December 14, 2024.
35 days ago
7.7 mi 12.4 km BMT: Segment 17a-17b (Tellico River to Whigg Meadow)
Intermediate Intermediate
Etowah, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Etowah, TN
Unknown
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9.0 mi 14.5 km BMT: Segment 16c-16d (Sledrunner Gap to Tellico River)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Murphy, NC
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Murphy, NC
All Clear
Update
BMTA section maintainer cleared section 16e from Sugar Mountain Road to Tellico River Road October 12, 2024.
95 days ago
3.2 mi 5.2 km BMT: Segment 11e (FS221 to Ocoee River/US 64)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Ducktown, TN
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Ducktown, TN
All Clear
Update
BMTA section maintainers cleared northern half section 11e FS Rd 221 to US 64 January 15, 2024.
4 days ago
6.8 mi 11.0 km BMT: Segment 9a-10a (Dyer Gap to Jacks River Trail/Dally Gap)
Intermediate Intermediate
Blue Ridge, GA
Intermediate Intermediate
Blue Ridge, GA
All Clear
Update
BMTA maintainers cleared segment 10a Watson Gap to Jacks River November 9, 2024.
67 days ago
14.9 mi 24.0 km BMT: Segment 18a-18e (Beech Gap to Tapoco Lodge)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Vonore, TN
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Vonore, TN
All Clear
Update
BMTA maintainers cleared 18c & 18d from Haoe Lead Intersection NE to Yellowhammer Gap during club work trip November 23, 2024
57 days ago
14.1 mi 22.7 km BMT: Segment 19a-19e (Tapoco Lodge to Fontana Dam)
Difficult Difficult
Robbinsville, NC
Difficult Difficult
Robbinsville, NC
Unknown
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8.4 mi 13.6 km BMT: Segment 15a-15c (Unicoi Gap to Sandy Gap)
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Unknown
Update
6.6 mi 10.6 km BMT: Segment 11b-11d (Big Frog Mountain to FS221)
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
All Clear
Update
BMTA section maintainer cleared segments 11c & 11d Fork Ridge Trail Rough Creek Trail to USFS Road 221 November 11, 2024.
60 days ago
8.2 mi 13.2 km BMT: Segment 25b (Pretty Hollow Gap to Big Creek Campground)
Difficult Difficult
Cove Creek, NC
Difficult Difficult
Cove Creek, NC
Unknown
Update
4.3 mi 7.0 km BMT: Segment 13b-13c (Childers Creek to Towee Creek)
Intermediate Intermediate
Benton, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Benton, TN
All Clear
Update
BMTA trail maintainers cleared segments 13b Childers Creek & portion of 13c Big Bend toward Towee Creek October 5, 2024.
92 days ago
6.8 mi 10.9 km BMT: Segment 10b-11a (Jacks River Trail/Dally Gap to Big Frog…
Intermediate Intermediate
McCaysville, GA
Intermediate Intermediate
McCaysville, GA
All Clear
Update
BMT maintainers cleared segments 10b, 10c, and 10d Jacks River, Hemp Top, Double Spring Gap November 9, 2024.
67 days ago
4.6 mi 7.4 km BMT: Segment 17c-17d (Whigg Meadow to Beech Gap)
Intermediate Intermediate
Etowah, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Etowah, TN
Unknown
Update
10.3 mi 16.6 km BMT: Segment 22a-b (Lakeshore Trail East)
Intermediate Intermediate
Bryson City, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Bryson City, NC
Unknown
Update
4.1 mi 6.5 km BMT: Segment 14a (Coker Creek to TN 68)
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
All Clear
Update
Benton MacKaye trail maintainer cleared 14a from TN 68 to Coker Creek Campground November 5, 2024.
76 days ago
4.9 mi 8.0 km BMT: Segment 14b-14c (TN 68 to Unicoi Gap)
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
All Clear
Update
BMTA section maintainer cleared remaining half of the section starting at Unicoi Gap January 9, 2025.
11 days ago
4.9 mi 7.9 km BMT: Segment 21a (Lakeshore Trail West)
Intermediate Intermediate
Robbinsville, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Robbinsville, NC
Unknown
Update
5.8 mi 9.4 km BMT: Segment 13d-13e (Towee Creek to Coker Creek)
Intermediate Intermediate
Benton, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Benton, TN
All Clear
Update
BMTA maintainers cleared segment 13d from Towee Creek to Wildcat Creek November 17, 2024.
62 days ago
8.7 mi 14.0 km BMT: Segment 25a-b (Round Bottom Trailhead to 
Pretty Hollow G…
Difficult Difficult
Cove Creek, NC
Difficult Difficult
Cove Creek, NC
Unknown
Update
6.9 mi 11.1 km BMT: Segment 22c (Lower Noland Creek Trail)
Intermediate Intermediate
Bryson City, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Bryson City, NC
Unknown
Update
0.1 mi 0.2 km Hazel Gap Spring
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Murphy, NC
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Murphy, NC
Unknown
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2.0 mi 3.2 km BMT: Segment 13d-e Alternate
Easy Easy
Benton, TN
Easy Easy
Benton, TN
Unknown
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0.1 mi 0.1 km BMT Spur Trail
Easy Easy
Robbinsville, NC
Easy Easy
Robbinsville, NC
Unknown
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0.0 mi 0.1 km Brock Mountain Spur Trail
Easy Easy
Ducktown, TN
Easy Easy
Ducktown, TN
Unknown
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0.2 mi 0.3 km BMT Sandy Gap Water Spur Trail
Easy Easy
Etowah, TN
Easy Easy
Etowah, TN
Unknown
Update
0.1 mi 0.1 km BMT Spur Trail
Easy Easy
Robbinsville, NC
Easy Easy
Robbinsville, NC
Unknown
Update
0.0 mi 0.1 km BMT Spur Trail
Easy Easy
Ducktown, TN
Easy Easy
Ducktown, TN
Unknown
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0.3 mi 0.5 km FS 251b
Easy Easy
Robbinsville, NC
Easy Easy
Robbinsville, NC
Unknown
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0.2 mi 0.3 km BMT Spur Trail (Water)
Easy Easy
Benton, TN
Easy Easy
Benton, TN
Unknown
Update
0.0 mi 0.0 km Cave Spur Trail
Easy Easy
Ducktown, TN
Easy Easy
Ducktown, TN
Unknown
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0.0 mi 0.1 km BMT Spur Trail (Unreliable Water)
Easy Easy
Ducktown, TN
Easy Easy
Ducktown, TN
Unknown
Update
0.1 mi 0.1 km Powerhouse Connector Trail
Easy Easy
Benton, TN
Easy Easy
Benton, TN
Unknown
Update
0.0 mi 0.1 km Parking Lot Connecter Trail
Easy Easy
Benton, TN
Easy Easy
Benton, TN
Unknown
Update
0.3 mi 0.6 km Cabin Spur Trail
Easy Easy
Etowah, TN
Easy Easy
Etowah, TN
Unknown
Update
0.1 mi 0.1 km BMT Spur Trail
Easy Easy
Etowah, TN
Easy Easy
Etowah, TN
Unknown
Update
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