BMT - Dally Gap to Big Frog Mountain

BMT - Dally Gap to Big Frog Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Dally Gap

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Nov 29 2023 8:30 am >> Wed, Nov 29 2023 2:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Nov 16 2023 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Nov 29 2023 6:00 am

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

13 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

RonnyJ (Call me Ron)

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

The Benton MacKaye Trail is a nearly 300 mile long trail starting at Springer Mountain, weaving through Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina before ending in the GSMNP just past Big Creek. Often considered more difficult than the adjacent sections of the AT, this trail presents plenty of challenge and adventure. Join me as I dayhike the BMT, one section at a time.

This hike will find us in the Cohutta Wilderness in Georgia. We will start at Dally Gap where a large parking area will greet us. Dally Gap can be difficult to find, please look at the "Directions" section below. We wil start on the Hemptop trail for less than a mile where it intersects with the BMT, a right turn will get us headed towards Big Frog. The first 5 miles of this hike consist of a gentle incline, once we hit the Tennessee border we start our only tough climb of the day. We will gain about 1000 feet in 1.2 miles... a serious climb. This will get us to the top of Big Frog where we will enjoy our lunch and think about the long descent back to our cars.

We should have great winter views of the surronding wilderness as we make our way.

This is a difficult D5 hike, recent D5 experience is required to join the fun. Under experienced hikers will be moved to the wait list as they await an email from the TL.

Required Items to Bring:

Water, water, water

Food

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Sunscreen

poles

bags of gravel

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet at Dally Gap at 8:30. Several miles of gravel road driving is required.

Click here for Trailhead location

After SR 2 becomes gravel, travel approximately 1 mile. The turn off to Service Road 22-2 is incorrect on GPS. It is an acute right turn to a steep service road that has a sign for Hemp Top and Jacks River Trails. The sign is only visible if you look over your right shoulder...

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

128Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $51.20 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.

BMT - Dally Gap to Big Frog Mountain - Wed, Nov 29 2023

BMT - Dally Gap to Big Frog Mountain