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BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL

LOCATION:  North Georgia
HIKE STARTS:  Big Stamp Gap
HIKE ENDS:  Three Forks
TOTAL DISTANCE:  ~4 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 section of the Benton Mackaye Trail (BMT) is a short one that runs about four miles from Big Stamp Gap to Three Forks, where it joins up again with the Appalachian Trail. Three Forks is a nice flat area accessible by USFS 58 where Stover, Chester, and Long Creeks converge. The area is very pleasant and it is often crowded with overnight campers, especially on weekends.

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see a trip summary:  September 19, 1998 
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  September 19, 1998* (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map, profile map*
bulletclick for more information on the Appalachian Trail
bulletclick for more information on the Benton MacKaye Trail*
bulletclick for the Long Trail discussion forum
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
bulletclick for Appalachian Trail hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick for Benton MacKaye Trail hiking and backpacking books*
bullet click to access the guidebook Hiking Trails of North Georgia which has details on this destination
bulletclick for other Georgia hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick for other hikes on the Benton MacKaye Trail in Georgia
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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