Name: Buck Bald Access from BMT via Buck Bald Road
Rating: 4.0

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Family Friendly Easy hike to a beautiful lookout point.

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No fees. There is parking for a few cars for those coming by automobile.

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This easy walk up a Forest Service road from the BMT crossing gives the hiker or backpacker access to a site of a previous fire tower on an open knob with a 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains. There is a picnic table available as well.

Flora & Fauna

Wildflowers are common along the road and up on the bald. Occasionally wildlife such as turkeys can be seen along the way.

Contacts

Local Club: Benton MacKaye Trail Association

May 11, 2026: Clean Trails Day: Stewardship in Action on the Benton MacKaye Trail

May 4, 2026: Safe Solo Hiking on the BMT: Smart Planning and the Right Mindset

Apr 6, 2026: More Than Upkeep: Why Trail Maintenance Matters to Ecosystems

Land Manager: USFS - Cherokee National Forest Office

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4.0 from 1 vote

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in Etowah

#15948

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#3

in Etowah

#310

in Tennessee

#15,948

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View from the top of Buck Bald July 14 2020

Jul 15, 2020 near Ducktown, TN

Jul 15, 2020 near Ducktown, TN

What is that flat mountain as seen from the top of Buck Bald?

Jul 15, 2020 near Ducktown, TN

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Buck Bald Access from BMT via Buck Bald Road

“This is a short Forest Service hike off the Benton MacKaye Trail to reach the summit of Buck Bald. ”

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2,342' 714 m

2,070' 631 m

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Family Friendly Easy hike to a beautiful lookout point.

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Trail Ratings

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#15948

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#310

#15,948

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