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35.47, -83.67 · rel 1675439
35.47, -83.67 · rel 1675439
Benton MacKaye Trail
237,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 35.47°N ·
83.67°W
237,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
18× summit
2× viewpoint
Mount Sterling
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Hazelnut Knob
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Bob Bald
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Stratton Bald
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Round Top
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Nit Top
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Cantrell Top
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Lookout Rock
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Rocky Top
summit ·
36 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mount Sterling
summit ·
38 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Strawberry Knob
summit ·
83 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Balsam High Top
summit ·
100 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Peels Top
summit ·
108 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Peels High Top
summit ·
115 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Stratton Ridge
viewpoint ·
124 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Newton Bald
summit ·
131 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hyatt Bald
summit ·
144 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Little Haw Knob
summit ·
211 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ledge Bald
summit ·
220 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Buck Bald
summit ·
189 m off route
213,8 km
90%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Benton MacKaye Trail is 237.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Benton MacKaye Trail takes approximately 59h 7min to complete.
No, Benton MacKaye Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Benton MacKaye Trail starts near coordinates 35.2253, -84.29.
Benton MacKaye Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Benton MacKaye Trail is maintained and managed by Benton MacKaye Trail Association.