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Benton MacKaye Trail Segment

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Benton MacKaye Trail Segment

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    March 25, 2023

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    Enjoy a segment of the 290-mile Benton MacKaye Trail here. The end-to-end trail intersects with the Appalachian Trail and connects Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Springer Mountain terminus shared by the Appalachian Trail in Georgia.

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    Distance 1.72 km

    Uphill 120 m

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    Location: Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area, Fannin County, Georgia, United States

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