BMT Bushy Head Gap to Fowler Mountain

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BMT Bushy Head Gap to Fowler Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cherry Log, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Nov 10 2025 8:30 am >> Mon, Nov 10 2025 2:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Nov 4 2025 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Nov 9 2025 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

13 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Tim W

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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:

2 / 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:

Come hike the BMT from Bushy Head Gap to Fowler Mountain. This section is new to me but should be a straight forward hike on the BMT to the Cohutta Wilderness border and back.

The hike starts with a climb up from the gap then follows up and down along the ridgeline before climbing Fowler Mountain. We'll have lunch somewhere on the mountain and then head back to the cars. Total distance will be about 13 miles with over 3000 ft elevation gain.

Parking is limited on the road at the trailhead so I encourage folks to carpool to the hike.

This is a difficult D5 event with over 3000 feet of elevation gain. Our average pace should be 2.8-3.0 mph. You'll need recent D5 experience and be comfortable on hikes lasting up to 6 hours with minimum breaks. Otherwise expect and email from me to access your compatibility with the group.

(Kudos to Ron for the original event writeup.)

Required Items to Bring:

Water / sports drink

Lunch and snacks

Sturdy hiking footwear

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Electrolytes

Rain gear

Sunny disposition

Towel

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet at Bushy Head gap... please click the link below for directions.

Click here for Trailhead Location

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

102Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $40.80 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.

Notes:

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