Benton MacKaye Trail Section 3（本顿·麦凯不仅第三节）.pdf

Benton MacKaye Trail - Section 3 GA 60 at Little Skeenah Creek to Skeenah Gap 5.6 miles General This section of trail, while relatively short, is the most difficult for its length because of the repeated long ascents and descents. Its entire length earns it a Most Difficult rating. Three peaks with elevations over 3000 comprise this section. Wallalah Mountain, Licklog Mountain, and Rhodes Mountain all require significant climbing. The Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT) runs concurrent with the Duncan Ridge National Recreation Trail (DRT) as far as Rhodes Mountain. Here the blue, rectangular blazed DRT turns east while the white, diamond blazed BMT turns northwest. This area lies mostly within the Cooper Creek Wildlife Management Area. Access There are two access points to the BMT at either end of this section. Each is a paved road, accessible year round with the exception of periods of severe ice and snow. Little Skeenah Creek: GA 60 crosses the BMT at the south end of this section. Directions from Dahlonega, GA: Proceed north on U.S. 19 / GA 60 for 9 miles; bear left on GA 60 where U.S. 19 turns right, and go 7 miles to Suches, GA. From the intersection of GA 180 and GA 60 in Suches, continue north on GA 60; go 14.8 miles to the GA 60 trailhead (Total Distance: 30.8 miles). Parking is along the right side of the road just beyond the trail crossing. Skeenah Gap: Skeenah Gap Road (county maintained) crosses the BMT at the north end of this section. Directions from Dahlonega, GA: Proceed north on U.S. 19 / GA 60 for 9 miles; bear left on GA 60 where U.S. 19 turns right, and go 7 miles to Suches, GA. From the intersection of GA 180 and GA 60 in Suches, continue north on GA 60; go 15.5 miles and turn righ