Benton MacKaye Trail
Fontana Dam · North Carolina
0.4 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
5 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
0.4 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
5 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Conditions
Rain1.1" of rain expected today.
Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 5 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Sunday
a high near 73°F, little expected rain, 54% rain chance
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About This Trail
Benton MacKaye Trail is a 0.4-mile mountain bike trail near Fontana Dam, North Carolina. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a singletrack surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 5 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Fontana Dam rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Fontana Dam.
Mountain Biking in Fontana Dam
Fontana Dam is one of the mountain biking hubs in North Carolina, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Benton MacKaye Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Singletrack
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Benton MacKaye Trail FAQ
Where is Benton MacKaye Trail?
Benton MacKaye Trail is a mountain bike trail near Fontana Dam, North Carolina. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Benton MacKaye Trail?
Benton MacKaye Trail is 0.4 miles long, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 5 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Benton MacKaye Trail?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Sunday because a high near 73°F, little expected rain, 54% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Benton MacKaye Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Fontana Dam include Whiting Rail Trail, Fontana Loop Trail, Old Fontana Forest Road, Old Fontana Forest Road, Old Fontana Forest Road. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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