MacKaye Memorial
historic site
- Built
- 1997
- Material
- metal
- Inscription
- BENTON MacKAYE March 6, 1879 December 11, 1975 The Appalachian Trail was inspired by Benton MacKaye (mak-eye'). The trail extends from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Katahdin in Maine. "Each portion should, of course, be rigorously maintained and not al
- 20.1 mi off the Russell-Brasstown National Scenic BywayNational
- 26.6 mi off the Cohutta-Chattahoochee Scenic Byway
- 29.5 mi off the Ocoee Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Raven Cliffs · 22 mi
- Waterfall view deck · 23 mi
- Cohutta Overlook · 27 mi
- Tatum Lead Rd · 28 mi
The recorded facing catches the sunset.
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:41 | 19:16 | 19:49 |
| June solstice | 06:25 | 20:16 | 20:54 |
| September equinox | 07:26 | 19:02 | 19:35 |
| December solstice | 07:41 | 16:52 | 17:31 |
Local time (America/New_York).
34.63091, -84.19449
Elevation 1,134 m (modelled from terrain)