BMT - Big Lost Creek - Wed, Jun 14 2023

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BMT - Big Lost Creek

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Reliance, TN

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jun 14 2023 9:15 am >> Wed, Jun 14 2023 3:15 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jun 1 2023 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jun 14 2023 6:02 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

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Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 / 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.

Today's hike has us starting in Reliance, TN at a boat ramp parking area that includes flush toilets... Luxury! After about a mile walk we will find Big Lost Creek. This creek section is reported to be one of the most scenic sections on the BMT. We will hike along the creek for about 3 miles and have 2 wet foot water crossings before we pass the Lost Creek Campground... pit toilets, get excited! Now we head uphill on a not so steep climb. We will continue until we meet the D5 requirements where we will turn around and retrace our steps to our cars. Somewhere along the way we will find a scenic spot for lunch.

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 to access their capabilities.

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Required Items to Bring:

Water

Food

Water Shoes

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Bloody Knife

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet near the Reliance Boat Ramp

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

190Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $76.00 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.

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