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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
Update
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
Update
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
Some Mud
29 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
Four BMTA maintainers cleared BMT section 5a 12-1-25.
5 days 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
Update
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
Update
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
Maintainers cleared segment 6d Fall Branch to Stanley Gap Trail 11-15-25.
20 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
Some Mud
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
All Clear
Update
84 days ago
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
All Clear
Update
3 BMTA maintainers cleared segment 12b Dry Pond Lead to Kimsey Hwy 12-4-25.
19 hours ago
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
All Clear
Update
57 days ago
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
22 days 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
All Clear
Update
3 bmta maintainers cleared segments 12c Kimsey Hwy to 12d McFarland Rd to White Oak Flats 12-4-25.
19 hours ago
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
Unknown
Update
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
Update
8.4 mi 13.5 km BMT: Segment 23b (Mountains-To-Sea Trail)
Intermediate Intermediate
Bryson City, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Bryson City, NC
Unknown
Update
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
Update
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
Update
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
All Clear
Update
Maintainers cleared 30 blowdowns BigLost Creek sec. 12e & slightly rerouted 20 ft trail segment undercut by erosion Feb2025.
59 days ago
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
78 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
71 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
Update
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 maintainer 9-30-25 cleared segment 16e Sugar Mt. Rd » Tellico River Rd (FS 210).
64 days ago
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
All Clear
Update
98 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
Unknown
Update
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 removing 2 trees Watson Gap - Jacks River 11-29-25.
7 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
Unknown
Update
14.1 mi 22.7 km BMT: Segment 19a-19e (Tapoco Lodge to Fontana Dam)
Difficult Difficult
Robbinsville, NC
Difficult Difficult
Robbinsville, NC
All Clear
Update
10 BMTA maintainers cleared 18e Yellowhammer to Tapoco Lodge, 19a to Old Field Gap19b to FS 251c during work trip 11-24-25.
12 days ago
8.4 mi 13.6 km BMT: Segment 15a-15c (Unicoi Gap to Sandy Gap)
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Minor Issues
Update
4 BMTA maintainers cleared most 15a Unicoi Gap-Tate Gap 11-17-25. Sect.maintainer plans clearing 3 stepover trees April 2026.
19 days ago
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 11c&d 9-25-25 from Rough Creek to Fork Ridge to FS 221.
72 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
Unknown
Update
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
BMTA maintainers cleared 10b Jacks River Trail to Hemp Top Trail 11-29-25.
7 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
All Clear
Update
Section maintainers cleared 17d Mud Gap to Whigg Meadow 11-18-25.
18 days ago
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
Unknown
Update
4.9 mi 8.0 km BMT: Segment 14b-14c (TN 68 to Unicoi Gap)
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Intermediate Intermediate
Ducktown, TN
Unknown
Update
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
Unknown
Update
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
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 Brock Mountain Spur Trail
Easy Easy
Ducktown, TN
Easy Easy
Ducktown, TN
Unknown
Update
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
Update
0.3 mi 0.5 km FS 251b
Easy Easy
Robbinsville, NC
Easy Easy
Robbinsville, NC
Unknown
Update
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
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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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