4shot
01-17-2012, 22:15
I want to do a 500 mile or so hike starting in mid-to late May. Does the BMT go around the SMNP or skirt it to the east? Would like to bring my dog so I am looking at hikes in the south that avoid the Smokies. If I can bypass the Smolies on the BMT and end up around Damascus that would be great. Need to know so I can decide to order the BMT guide or not. As always, any advice or feedback is greatly appreciated. If I can't work around the Smokies with my dog I may go up to Va. and sobo to Hot Springs.