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Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT)

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447 km Length
approx. 22 days Duration
17.700 m Elevation gain
18.250 m Elevation loss
1.781 m Highest point
Apr–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Benton MacKaye Trail

Difficulty
Length 447 km
Elevation gain 17.700 m
Elevation loss 18.250 m
Highest Point 1.781 m · Mount Sterling
Lowest Point 230 m · Hiwassee River
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

447 km
17.700 m
18.250 m
Mount Sterling
1.781 m
Hiwassee River
230 m

Best time to go

April – October
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About the trail

The Benton MacKaye Trail runs for a length of 447 kilometers through Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 22 days to walk the Benton MacKaye Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
There is little or no possibility to buy food.
Some food supplies have to be deposited along the trail. This has to be planned and organized accordingly become!

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Benton MacKaye Trail

Dogs are allowed on the trail, but only leashed!
Food supply via resupply stations must be organized by yourself
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible

Getting there & route: Benton MacKaye Trail

Arrival

You will arrive to Benton MacKaye Trail via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Cab / Uber. Duration approx. 4 hours.

Departure

Departure from Benton MacKaye Trail is via Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Cab / Uber. Takes about 4 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Wilderness / Virtually no people and no settlements

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