4.4 mi from the trailheadBlack Bear Group Area
Campground · New Mexico
7.4 mi out & back · 1,375 ft gain · 9,508 ft high point · Hard
Via Benson CYN (2.2 mi)
In Lincoln National Forest · New Mexico · U.S. Forest Service
Benson Cyn S. travels out and back 7.4 miles via Benson Cyn in Lincoln National Forest, climbing 1,375 feet.
1,375 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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Tue: Sunny · wind 7 to 10 mph SW