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WAYPOINTS

1. N34º 56.013' W84º 31.139'

2. N34º 55.214' W84º 32.463'

3. N34º 55.419' W84º 32.419'

4. N34º 55.508' W84º 32.617'

5. N34º 57.399' W84º 33.082'

6 BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL: Dyer Gap to Watson Gap

Distance 9 miles, out-and-back

Hiking Time 4–5 hours

Difficulty Easy to moderate

Elevation +1,580'/–1,585'

Trail Use Backpacking and horseback riding

Best Times Winter, spring, and fall

Agency Benton MacKaye Trail Association and U.S. Forest Service, Cohutta Ranger District

Recommended Maps USGS 7.5-minute Dyer Gap and Hemp Top GA-TN and National Geographic Trails Illustrated Springer and Cohutta Mountains Chattahoochee National Forest

HIGHLIGHTS If you’re looking for an easy introduction to the Benton MacKaye Trail, Section 9 (running from Dyer Gap to Watson Gap) is a good starting point. The highest elevation for this section is 2,960 feet, while the lowest elevation is about 2,500 feet, so there are no extended, difficult climbs. Plus, this is one of the shortest sections of the Benton MacKaye Trail, and with an early start you can do an out-and-back trip in a day without a struggle.