Benton MacKaye Trail

A day of Misjudgment

A day of Misjudgment

Morning Routine  The chirping of the birds and the light from the dawn woke me this morning. My body acted on its own. Grabbing my puffy I sat passenger Seat...

May 14, 2025 : Justin Dieter
Back to the Beginner’s Circle

Back to the Beginner’s Circle

Starting Late  There’s something about being back here at amicalola falls that makes me feel like I’m hiking the trail all over again.  The kids were asleep in the back...

May 13, 2025 : Justin Dieter
Quarantine Dreams: 11,000 Miles in 2022

Quarantine Dreams: 11,000 Miles in 2022

“If your dreams don’t scare you, you aren’t dreaming big enough.” I first came across this quote in an interview I read somewhere with one of the greatest adventure athletes...

Mar 25, 2021 : Carl Stanfield
My Benton MacKaye Trail Summary

My Benton MacKaye Trail Summary

After 20 days hiking the remote, wild, rugged Benton MacKaye Trail we emerged from the woods into the picnic area at Big Creek Campground in North Carolina.  Unlike doing an Appalachian...

Jun 3, 2015 : Sprinkles
Packed and Ready! Another “What’s in My Pack” Post

Packed and Ready! Another “What’s in My Pack” Post

The food is finished.  The bags are packed.  The only thing left to do is pack up our dog and take off for the Benton MacKaye Trail!  Since all hikers...

Apr 27, 2015 : Sprinkles