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Bench Lakes Trail #155

5.0 (2 Ratings)
Easy access for a 1-2 punch on your lake hunter list.
1.1
mi
Distance
317
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingCommonly BackpackedFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.07mi
Distance
317ft
Elevation Gain
36ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
7,765ft
High Point
7,473ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Bench Lakes are the first two lakes you come to after leaving Redfish Creek - Barron Creek Trail #101. The trail is less than a mile and an easy, well-worth-it side trip if you have the time. There are two more lakes above but you'll have to do a little rock hopping to get to them.

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Contributors
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