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BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL
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| LOCATION:
North Georgia |
| HIKE
STARTS: Springer Mountain |
| HIKE ENDS:
Big Stamp Gap |
| TOTAL
DISTANCE: 1.6 Miles |
| HIKE TYPE:
One-Way, Shuttle Hike |
| HIKE
DIFFICULTY: Moderate |
| TRAILS
USED: Benton Mackaye Trail |
| TRAIL
TRAFFIC: Light to Moderate |
| TRIP TYPE:
Day or Overnight Hike |
| MANAGEMENT:
BMT
Association |
HIGHLIGHTS: This short section
of the Benton Mackaye Trail starts at Springer Mountain, the southern terminus
of both the Benton Mackaye and Appalachian Trails and descends gradually for
about 700 feet. There are outstanding views to the south from the bronze
plaque and first white blaze at Springer Mountain, and there is also a nice
vista to the east just past Ball Mountain on the BMT. At Big Stamp Gap,
the Benton Mackaye Trail crosses USFS 42 and a nice drive-in campsite and
continues northbound.
MORE DETAILS
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click to see trail photos
from another hike in this area:
April
10, 2004,
October 18,
1997 |
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click to see a trip summary:
December 5, 1999
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click to view a detailed trip report:
December 5, 1999, October 18, 1997*
(password required) |
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click to view maps:
area map,
detailed map
(password required),
profile map,
TopoZone
map |
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Hiking Trails of
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