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Bench Lakes Trail via Redfish Creek-Baron Creek Trail in Sawtooth Wilderness
The Bench Lakes Trail offers a captivating hiking experience marked by stunning mountain vistas and crystal-clear alpine lakes. As you ascend, you’ll traverse lush forests and open meadows, all while keeping an eye out for local wildlife, such as deer and elk, and on the Redfish Lake below. A few challenging switchbacks then lead to the serene Bench Lakes, where the reflection of rugged peaks in the water creates a picturesque backdrop perfect for photography and relaxation. #Hiking #Mountain #Lake #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 8.4 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,296 ft
- Maximum elevation: 7,772 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,299 ft
- Minimum elevation: 6,572 ft
- Moving time: 3 h 28 m
- Moving speed: 2.4 mph
- Maximum speed: 3.8 mph
- Total time: 4 h 53 m
- Global speed: 1.7 mph
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Trail profile
- Distance: 8.4 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,296 ft
- Maximum elevation: 7,772 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,299 ft
- Minimum elevation: 6,572 ft
- Moving time: 3 h 28 m
- Moving speed: 2.4 mph
- Maximum speed: 3.8 mph
- Total time: 4 h 53 m
- Global speed: 1.7 mph
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Name: Bench Lakes Trail via Redfish Creek-Baron Creek Trail in Sawtooth Wilderness trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Fishhook Trail, Custer County, Idaho, United States (44.14733 -114.91964)
End: Fishhook Trail, Custer County, Idaho, United States (44.14719 -114.91949)
Coordinates: 44.11404 -114.95328 44.14917 -114.91947
Topography: Custer County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 351 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,850 ft