Benton MacKaye Trail — Georgia Section

The southern terminus section of the Benton MacKaye Trail through Georgia's Chattahoochee National Forest with remote mountain ridges.

Route overview

Region
Georgia, United States
Distance
78 miles
Elevation gain
14,000 feet
Difficulty
Challenging
Recommended duration
6 days
Route type
Point-to-Point

No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.

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