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| | Backpacking here in Oregon is the glorious thing to do. Backcountry backpacking in Oregon is such an excellent thing to do. Relatively far from Bend you bump into Benson Trail, but it is a great shelter from the town. This hiking trail is a mid length hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backcountry hiking trail good for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This is a hiking trail that is |
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quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The high level of rain makes Benson Trail a pretty wet place; the wettest month of the year is regularly December, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is July. Trails for hiking, and backpacking can be
| | found all over Oregon, and one of those is Benson Trail in Lane County. The time needed for this backcountry hike is roughly 7.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Benson Trail is a one trailhead trail, so you're looking at an in and out hike. Every single Oregon backcountry hiking trail has its own unique splendor. When was the last time you got out in the outdoors a bit? Benson Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just | |
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the spot. There are so many backcountry hiking trails in this area. With its 8.4 miles of walking distance it's an average length trail. The pretty hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are an excellent way to explore these highlands. Through the warmest time of the year at
Benson Trail highs are commonly in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 40's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Benson Trail. Benson Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time,
so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole trail. The total elevation difference for Benson Trail is 1,312 feet, and that is about average.
Briefly about the general area:
Camping at Tombstone Prairie Campground is always a tremendous experience, and
Fingerboard Prairie is right here at Benson Trail. Having a perfect time at Benson Trail is uncomplicated. Horse Creek is a wonderful whitewater spot in close proximity to Benson Trail, and in case you don’t mind getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Marion Creek.
Why not visit close by Proxy Creek since you're here at Benson Trail; do put some time aside to spend at Alder Springs if you're here at Benson Trail. So much cool stuff to do here in the Central Cascade Range, too great to be true. A pleasant place like Lake Valley here at Benson
Trail is too glorious to miss; if you came to camp East Lake Resort and RV Parks is a perfect site to do that.
Man, is there loads of entertaining stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. Frog Camp Creek is a gorgeous stream that is worth checking out; Butte Spring is a great local attraction.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.2141, Longitude -121.8931
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 8.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1312 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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21 miles away
We are not your typical hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest amid soaring pines. Suttle Lake Resort provides an enchanted escape. Our resorts mountain views and pristine lake w...
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
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26 miles away
Offers a refreshing environment with renovated rooms, new deluxe suites and smoke-free accommodations. The perfect choice while traveling the 'Gateway to the Cascades', ideally located on 14 acres sur...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Benson Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Benson Trail. |
| | Trails Near Benson Trail:
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Deer Butte Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 814 feet elevation difference |
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Hand Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 224 feet elevation difference |
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Foley Ridge Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 2690 feet elevation difference |
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Anderson Ridge Trail, Linn County
County
, 5 miles away, 7.5 hiking miles, 2720 feet elevation difference |
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Louise Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 19.8 hiking miles, 2731 feet elevation difference |
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Separation Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 23.2 hiking miles, 3493 feet elevation difference |
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Obsidian Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 2161 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Benson Trail:
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Horse Creek, Lane County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River) |
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Marion Creek, Linn County
County
, 18 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls) |
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| | Hotels Near Benson Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 21 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 26 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 27 miles away |
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Sunriver Resort, Sunriver
, 38 miles away |
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The Pines at Sunriver, Sunriver
, 38 miles away |
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27 miles away
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