Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 22: Backcountry Campsite 98 to Noland Divide Trail junction
~2 days · 19.1 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 22: Backcountry Campsite 98 to Noland Divide Trail junction is known for
Section 22 of Benton MacKaye Trail is an official 30.4 km point-to-point section from Backcountry Campsite 98 (Chambers Creek) to Noland Divide Trail junction (Upper Sassafras Gap).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 5,650 ft to 13,638 ft over 19.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.0 mi · 68%
- Downhill 4.3 mi · 23%
- Flat 1.7 mi · 9%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 22: Backcountry Campsite 98 to Noland Divide Trail junction?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 22: Backcountry Campsite 98 to Noland Divide Trail junction scores 20/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 22: Backcountry Campsite 98 to Noland Divide Trail junction take?
Most backpackers hike the Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 22: Backcountry Campsite 98 to Noland Divide Trail junction in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 19.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 22: Backcountry Campsite 98 to Noland Divide Trail junction?
The Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 22: Backcountry Campsite 98 to Noland Divide Trail junction climbs roughly 4,278 ft total — about 224 ft per mile, topping out near 4,245 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.