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35.22, -83.98 · rel 1675439
35.22, -83.98 · rel 1675439
Benton MacKaye Trail
449,9 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 35.22°N ·
83.98°W
449,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
17
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× 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?
3× monument
16× summit
1× viewpoint
Appalachian Trail Plaque
monument ·
on the route
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0%
Appalachian National Scenic Trail Southern Terminus
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Mount Sterling
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Hazelnut Knob
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Hemp Top
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Stratton Bald
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Bob Bald
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Big Rock Island
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Round Top
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
MacKaye Memorial
monument ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Flat Top Mountain
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Nit Top
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Tipton Mountain
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Wallalah Mountain
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Big Frog Mountain
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Cantrell Top
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Scroggin Knob
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Lookout Rock
viewpoint ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Deadennen Mountain
summit ·
on the route
449,9 km
100%
Licklog Mountain
summit ·
on the route
449,9 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 449.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Benton MacKaye Trail takes approximately 111h 55min to complete.
No, Benton MacKaye Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Benton MacKaye Trail starts near coordinates 34.6268, -84.1939.
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.