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Benton Creek Trail

Hiking trail · McCall / West Central Mountains · Trailhead near Cambridge, ID

5.8 mi9.3 kmRound trip
≈2,349 ft≈716 mElevation gain
5,860 ft1,786 mHigh point
3 hr 49 minEstimated time

Hard2.9 mi / 4.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Benton Creek (#270)
Trailhead
Off National Forest Development Road 085, near Cambridge, ID
Coordinates: 44.64759, -116.98273
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Overview

Benton Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.8 mi / 9.3 km near Cambridge, ID. Expect about 2,349 ft / 716 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,860 ft / 1,786 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 49 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,501 ft / 1,067 m · high 5,850 ft / 1,783 m

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