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4,968 ft
Distance
292 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:25:03
Avg time
280 ft
Altitude change
7,484 ft
Altitude min
7,772 ft
Altitude max
7,488 ft
Altitude start
7,768 ft
Altitude end
5.633%
Grade
-6.123%
Grade max
31.239%
Grade min
4,046 ft
Distance climb
596 ft
Distance down
326 ft
Distance flat
00:25:03
Avg time

Bench Lakes Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Fish Lake
    Stanley, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #155
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #10443 in Hiking [+]
    • #269 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #87 in Hiking · Idaho [+]
    • #4 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Bench Lakes is a 4,968 ft blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Stanley Idaho. Highlights include a lake. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.

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Lake

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Bench Lakes Trail Reports

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Jun 9, 2025 @ 3:38pm
Jun 9, 2025
 Snow free and dry to the second lake. Likely snow free above that for some distance as well
Jul 12, 2024 @ 7:19pm
Jul 12, 2024
 Closed due to fire closure https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1134875.pdf
Oct 30, 2022 @ 10:51am
Oct 30, 2022
 Well traveled trail covered with snow about 70 %. I d go for it today.
Oct 9, 2021 @ 8:17am
Oct 9, 2021
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bench Lakes located?
      Bench Lakes is located in Red Fish Lake, Stanley, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Red Fish Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.11668, -114.94308.
      ▼ How hard is Bench Lakes?
      Bench Lakes is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.633%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bench Lakes?
      Bench Lakes has 292 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,484 ft to 7,772 ft.
      ▼ Is Bench Lakes a point to point trail?
      Bench Lakes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bench Lakes?
      Bench Lakes is 4,968 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bench Lakes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bench Lakes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bench Lakes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bench Lakes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Bench Lakes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to hike Bench Lakes. The trail is 4,968 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bench Lakes?
      Bench Lakes is a very popular trail. There have been 187 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 296 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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