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Benton McKaye and Appalachian Trail Junction

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Benton McKaye and Appalachian Trail Junction

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    March 25, 2023

    Hiking

    The Appalachian Trail and Benton McKaye Trail intersect here, in a beautiful section of trail that occasionally opens up to provide dramatic views of the surrounding mountains.

    January 17, 2024

    Running

    The Appalachian Trail and Benton McKaye Trail intersect here, in a beautiful section of trail that occasionally opens up to provide dramatic views of the surrounding mountains.

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