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EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 10 MIN

Benton Mackaye Trail Study

from Stories from The Trailhead · host Carl Stanfield

The Benton MacKaye Trail offers a unique challenge for those seeking adventure in the Southern Appalachians. In this episode, Carl "Professor" Stanfield shares his journey through the 300-mile trail, detailing the highs and lows of his northbound thru-hike from Springer Mountain to the Smoky Mountains. A thoughtful exploration of endurance, unexpected beauty, and the lessons learned along the way reveals why this often-overlooked path deserves a place on every backpacker’s list.Read the full article: https://hyperlitemountaingear.com/blogs/the-trailhead/a-study-on-the-benton-mackaye-trail-with-professor-carl

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Dec 5, 2025

The Benton MacKaye Trail offers a unique challenge for those seeking adventure in the Southern Appalachians. In this episode, Carl "Professor" Stanfield shares his journey through the 300-mile trail, detailing the highs and lows of his northbound thru-hike from Springer Mountain to the Smoky Mountains. A thoughtful exploration of endurance, unexpected beauty, and the lessons learned along the way reveals why this often-overlooked path deserves a place on every backpacker’s list.

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