BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL
BIG STAMP GAP TO
THREE FORKS
SEPTEMBER 19, 1998
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.
We hiked a loop in this section that started at Three
Forks and followed the Appalachian Trail back to USFS 42. From here we
returned back to Three Forks via the Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT). It's
either a short day hike or an extremely easy backpacking trip, depending on your
preference.