Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 25: Straight Fork Road to Big Creek
~2 days · 16.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 25: Straight Fork Road to Big Creek is known for
Section 25 of Benton MacKaye Trail is an official 26.7 km point-to-point section from Straight Fork Road (Round Bottom trailhead) to Big Creek (Northern Terminus).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 5,371 ft to 18,901 ft over 16.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.1 mi · 36%
- Downhill 9.0 mi · 53%
- Flat 1.8 mi · 11%
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 25: Straight Fork Road to Big Creek?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 25: Straight Fork Road to Big Creek scores 19/100, 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 25: Straight Fork Road to Big Creek take?
Most backpackers hike the Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 25: Straight Fork Road to Big Creek in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 16.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 25: Straight Fork Road to Big Creek?
The Benton MacKaye Trail — Section 25: Straight Fork Road to Big Creek climbs roughly 3,678 ft total — about 218 ft per mile, topping out near 5,833 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.