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: 13.5 Km
- Elevation gain: 395 m
- Maximum elevation: 2,369 m
- Elevation loss: 396 m
- Minimum elevation: 2,003 m
- Moving time: 3 h 28 m
- Moving speed: 3.9 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 6.0 Km/h
- Total time: 4 h 53 m
- Global speed: 2.8 Km/h
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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
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Fishhook Creek Trail in Sawtooth National Recreation Area
United States > Idaho > Custer County
Fishhook Creek Trail offers a delightful hiking experience, showcasing the stunning beauty of the Sawtooth Mountains. As you traverse the trail, you’ll encounter lush meadows dotted with vibrant wildflowers, serene beaver ponds, and captivating views of towering peaks like Heyburn and Horstmann, making it a…
Distance: 7.6 Km • Elevation gain: 107 m • Maximum elevation: 2,088 m