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4.8 miles
Distance
1,206 ft
Climb
-1,053 ft
Descent
01:23:49
Avg time
153 ft
Altitude change
2,164 ft
Altitude min
3,301 ft
Altitude max
2,164 ft
Altitude start
2,316 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-51.7%
Grade max
40.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
502 ft
Distance flat
01:23:49
Avg time
Trail Details
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Riding AreaAska Adventure Trail Area
Blue Ridge, Georgia -
Ref NumberS-6
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Stanley Gap / Benton Mac Kay Trail is a highly rated 5 mile popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Blue Ridge Georgia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 1,206 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour23 minutes to complete this trail.
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Directions to stanley-gap--benton-mac-kay-trail trailhead
(34.816820, -84.299490)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanley Gap / Benton Mac Kay Trail
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Where is Stanley Gap / Benton Mac Kay Trail located?
Stanley Gap / Benton Mac Kay Trail is located in Aska Adventure Trail Area, Blue Ridge, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Aska Adventure Trail Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.81682, -84.29949.
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How hard is Stanley Gap / Benton Mac Kay Trail?
Stanley Gap / Benton Mac Kay Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Stanley Gap / Benton Mac Kay Trail?
Stanley Gap / Benton Mac Kay Trail has 1,206 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,053 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,164 ft to 3,301 ft.
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Is Stanley Gap / Benton Mac Kay Trail a point to point trail?
Stanley Gap / Benton Mac Kay Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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