Benton-mckaye
USFS trail 2
The route in 3D
Fly this trail over real terrain
USGS and partner elevation data build the terrain, and the US Forest Service centerline draws the route.
45.7 mi
About 3,450 ft between the route's high and low points. An estimate from USGS elevation data, computed 2026-07-10; not measured in the field.
Trail facts
- Length
- 45.7 mi mapped
- National forest
- Cherokee National Forest
Length is the trail as the Forest Service maps it, not a trip distance. Hike out and back and you will cover it twice; check the shape of the route before you count on the figure.
This record is a snapshot of U.S. Forest Service data retrieved on 2026-07-09. It does not reflect current closures, conditions, or seasonal orders. Check with the local ranger district before you go.
Elevation
About 8,500 ft of climbing one way, measured in the harder direction.