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5.7 miles
Distance
672 ft
Climb
-1,453 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-781 ft
Altitude change
4,063 ft
Altitude min
4,844 ft
Altitude start
4,065 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-33.4%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
755 ft
Distance flat

Benson Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Three Sisters Wilderness
    Bend, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #3502
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #60813 in Hiking [+]
    • #208796 in Trail Running
    • #37782 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,114 in Hiking · Oregon [+]
    • #2,784 in Trail Running
    • #908 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Well used trail up to Scott Mountain. If you head west past the turn off the trail is hard to follow and lightly used.

Tags
Faint trail
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Benson Trail Reports

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Aug 13, 2021 @ 10:50am
Aug 13, 2021
Washington Ponds Fire Closure Order is no longer in effect
Aug 6, 2021 @ 11:23am
Aug 6, 2021
Closed by USFS ORDER # 06-18-01-21-19 for the Washington Ponds Fire.
Sep 25, 2020 @ 9:16pm
Sep 25, 2020
 reporter Middle Fork Ranger District closure has ended.
Sep 10, 2020 @ 11:08am
Sep 10, 2020
 reporter Due to dynamic fire conditions, ALL recreation offerings across the Willamette National Forest are closed including campgrounds, day use areas,...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Benson located?
      Benson is located in Three Sisters Wilderness, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Three Sisters Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.2141, -121.89307.
      ▼ How hard is Benson?
      Benson is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Benson?
      Benson has 672 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,453 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,063 ft to 5,506 ft.
      ▼ Is Benson a point to point trail?
      Benson is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Benson?
      Benson is 5.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Benson?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Benson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Benson?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Benson are:
      • July (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Benson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Benson are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Benson?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 56 minutes to hike Benson. The trail is 5.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Benson?
      Benson is a moderately popular trail. There have been 12 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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