Trail Overview

Benson Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months, however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. The western half of Benson Road is within Sproul, and the eastern half is within Tiadaghton State Forest.

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Difficulty

Benson Road is an easy ride in the summer months, however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road will become harder to travel on. It can become washed out and rutted in the spring thaw and rainy seasons. There can be water in the ruts, and they will become slick and muddy.

Technical Rating

Brandon Jaunarajs

Jul 02, 2026

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DustyNormal

Gravel to start, then dirt. Long way downhill from 44. Be prepared for low gear. It was pretty dry and dusty when we went. Pretty smooth. Easy 2wd.

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