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Pinhoti Trail

USA · North America · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 56/100

At a glance

CountriesUSA
ContinentNorth America
RegionAlabama, Georgia
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length565 km
Typical duration28 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude735 m
Best seasonYear-round (best Oct-Apr)
StartFlagg Mountain, AL
EndBenton MacKaye Trail junction, GA
Permit / guideNo permit
Special gearnone

Score

56/100
Scenery
17/35
Fame
11/25
Uniqueness
13/20
Logistics
15/20

Southern Appalachian link toward the AT via the Benton MacKaye; quiet forest hiking

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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