Near Benton
Approaching Moosilauke Summit
Near Benton
View from the summit.
Near Benton
View from the summit, summit sign marker to the right of the photo.
Near Benton
Trail leading back into the treeline.
Near Benton
Summit marker sign.

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Hike Trail

Benton

4.0 (1 Rating)
Pleasant trail with easy grades.
3.1
mi
Distance
3,115
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.13mi
Distance
3,115ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
4,799ft
High Point
1,679ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Unfortunately not many outlooks or views, but traveling in a North to South direction you get an early sunrise east and the late sunset west.

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