Benton MacKaye Trail — Tennessee/North Carolina Section
The northern section of the Benton MacKaye Trail through the Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains with mountain ridges, waterfalls, and remote camping.
Route overview
- Region
- Tennessee, United States
- Distance
- 95 miles
- Elevation gain
- 18,000 feet
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Recommended duration
- 8 days
- Route type
- Point-to-Point
No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.
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