BMT Wilscot Gap to Rhodes Mountain - Wed, Jul 1 2026

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BMT Wilscot Gap to Rhodes Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Wilscot Gap   Hike: BMT Wilscot Gap to Rhodes Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Jul 1 2026  8:45 am >> Wed, Jul 1 2026 3:45 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Jun 18 2026 7:07 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jun 30 2026 7:45 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:14.2 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:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

The Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT) is a footpath of nearly 300 miles through the Appalachian mountains of the southeastern United States. It is designed for foot travel in the tradition of the Appalachian Trail (AT).

Running from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Big Creek Campground on the northern edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park the BMT passes through some of the most remote backcountry in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina, including eight federally designated Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas.

Join me as I explore sections 4 on this iconic trail. We will park at Wilscot Gap. Todays hike will take us over 3 mountains (2 times each) and will include Wilscot Mt, Deadennen Mt and Rhodes Mt. Our turn around and lunch spot will be the top of Rhodes Mountain with its' outstanding views. Last time we were here the top of Rhodes was not lunchable, hopefully this time will be better.

This is a difficult D6 hike with about 4100 feet of ascent, additionally a pace of about 2.7 MPH will be averaged on this trek.


Required Items to Bring:

Food

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera

Poles

Bread Maker (and yeast)


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will park at Wilscot Gap.

Click here for Trailhead location

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):132Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.80 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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