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35.20, -84.30 · rel 1675439
35.20, -84.30 · rel 1675439
Benton MacKaye Trail
142,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 35.20°N ·
84.30°W
142,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
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
Hemp Top
summit ·
on the route
99,4 km
70%
Hazelnut Knob
summit ·
on the route
139,1 km
98%
Bob Bald
summit ·
on the route
139,1 km
98%
Round Top
summit ·
on the route
139,1 km
98%
Nit Top
summit ·
on the route
139,1 km
98%
Rocky Top
summit ·
36 m off route
139,1 km
98%
Strawberry Knob
summit ·
83 m off route
139,1 km
98%
Stratton Ridge
viewpoint ·
124 m off route
139,1 km
98%
Little Haw Knob
summit ·
211 m off route
139,1 km
98%
Johns Knob
summit ·
284 m off route
139,1 km
98%
Sugar Mountain
summit ·
306 m off route
139,1 km
98%
Whig Cove
viewpoint ·
493 m off route
139,1 km
98%
Big Rock Island
summit ·
on the route
142,0 km
100%
Big Frog Mountain
summit ·
on the route
142,0 km
100%
Cantrell Top
summit ·
on the route
142,0 km
100%
Chimneytop
summit ·
65 m off route
142,0 km
100%
Brock Mountain
summit ·
98 m off route
142,0 km
100%
Peels Top
summit ·
108 m off route
142,0 km
100%
Peels High Top
summit ·
115 m off route
142,0 km
100%
Buck Bald
summit ·
189 m off route
142,0 km
100%
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 142.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Benton MacKaye Trail takes approximately 35h 20min to complete.
No, Benton MacKaye Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Benton MacKaye Trail starts near coordinates 34.9405, -84.5257.
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.