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Benton MacKaye Trail Association

April 2020 News, Updates and Announcements

April 2020 Newsletter link is here Read an important Trail Status Update from the President

You Are Invited to Join a Sponsored Hike Members and non-members welcome.

April - June Hike Schedule HERE Social distancing in place!

And while you wait..... Do your part and stay apart.

PLAN

Begin planning your next hike today by going to REI Hiking Project for trail maps and descriptions. BUY

Visit our Trail Store at bmta.org and order the "2020-21 Thru Hikers' Guide" $13.95 and these recommended maps and guidebooks for the Benton MacKaye Trail:

Maps Trails Illustrated #777 - Springer and Cohutta Mountains [Chattahoochee National Forest] covers the BMT from its southern terminus at Springer Mountain, GA. (shared with the Appalachian Trail) to Big Frog Mountain just across state line in Tennessee. Trails Illustrated #781 - Tellico and Ocoee Rivers [Cherokee National Forest] covers from Scroggin Knob (mile 44, near Rich Mt. Wilderness in Georgia) all the way to the Smokies (mile 190). Trails Illustrated #316 - Cades Cove, Elkmont: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (covers Eastern section of BMT). Trails Illustrated #317 - Clingmans Dome, Cataloochee: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (covers Western section of BMT). Trails Illustrated #229 – Great Smoky Mountains National Park (covers the GSMNP in a single, two-sided map).

Trail Guide Series Each Guide gives details of the trail section by section, including trailhead directions, map, elevation guide, tips and more. Essential for hiking the Benton MacKaye Trail. Each is 4.25" x 11", 48 pages full color on heavy duty stock. Benton MacKaye Trail Guide – Georgia Section Benton MacKaye Trail Guide – Tennessee/North Carolina Section Benton MacKaye Trail Guide – Smokies Section

BMT Data Book and Thru-Hikers Guide BMT Data Book Newly revised for 2017, the BMT Data Book lists distances, elevations, landmarks, roads, campsites and services over the entire 300 miles of the BMT and Approach Trails, including the new Yellow Creek Reroute. Pocket-Sized (4" x 5") 36 pages on heavy duty stock.

Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hikers Guide 2020-21 EDITION The definitive publication for those hiking the entire trail. Sgt. Rock’s Thru-Hikers Guide contains all the info you need to plan your trip and carry out the plan. 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, 66 pages on heavy duty stock.

CONNECT

Ask to join Benton MacKaye Trail Hikers @ Facebook to post your trail pictures and stories and visit Benton MacKaye Trail Association Facebook page and give us a "Like" and "Follow Us". Find us on Instagram @bentonmackayetrail #bmthiker. SHARPEN

Sharpen your tools and clean and saddle soap your boots. JOIN

If you haven't joined or renewed your membership for 2020, do so now by going to this link. MEMBERSHIP Your $15, $20, $30 or $50 membership fee will support trail maintenance activities throughout this year!

DREAM OF THE TRAIL

Cover photo and "Dream" photo by Thru Hiker, Will Dukes. When this is all over we look forward to seeing you on the trail and at our regularly scheduled trail work days. Stay safe and healthy.

Georgia Trail Work Day Georgia Work Trip cancelled due to COVID 19. For additional information, contact Phil Guhl, [email protected].

Tennessee Trail Work Day Tennessee / North Carolina Work Trip cancelled due to COVID 19. For additional information, contact Rick Harris, TN- [email protected].

Work-Walk-Week Tuesday, May 19 thru Friday, May 22 Fontana Village Lodge, North Carolina Cancelled due to COVID 19.

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