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7.8 miles
Distance
1,889 ft
Climb
-410 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
1,479 ft
Altitude change
7,112 ft
Altitude min
7,112 ft
Altitude start
8,593 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
-22.4%
Grade max
25.5%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,713 ft
Distance flat

Benedict Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sawtooth Wilderness Area
    Sun Valley, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #462
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #251933 in Hiking [+]
    • #311328 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Benedict is a 8 mile black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Sun Valley Idaho. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Benedict located?
      Benedict is located in Sawtooth Wilderness Area, Sun Valley, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Sawtooth Wilderness Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.9974, -115.04143.
      ▼ How hard is Benedict?
      Benedict is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Benedict?
      Benedict has 1,889 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 410 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,112 ft to 8,945 ft.
      ▼ Is Benedict a point to point trail?
      Benedict is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Benedict?
      Benedict is 7.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Benedict?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Benedict. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How busy is Benedict?
      Benedict is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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