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Hike

Benson Ridge/bluff Springs

Inside Lincoln National Forest

2.1 mi one way · 920 ft climb · 9,450 ft high point · Very hard

In Lincoln National Forest · New Mexico · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Benson Ridge/Bluff Springs offers a very difficult 2.1-mile hike gaining 920 feet in Lincoln National Forest.

Elevation

75 ft of gain and 920 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.1 mi from the trailhead
Black Bear Group Area
Campground · New Mexico

More hikes nearby

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Osha
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2.1 mi one way · 559 ft climb · Very hard
Lincoln National Forest · Camp under a mile away
8 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. 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.

At a glance

Length: 2.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 75 ft
Descent: 920 ft
High point: 9,450 ft
Low point: 8,605 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: New Mexico
Camps within 15 mi: 14
Trailhead: 32.8505° N · 105.7657° W

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5.3 mi from the trailhead

Slide Group Area

Campground · New Mexico

6.5 mi from the trailhead

Sleepy Grass

Campground

Cloud-Climbing Trestle

Ends at a viewpoint
Inside Lincoln National Forest
Camp under a mile away

1.2 mi one way · 354 ft climb · Very hard

Lincoln National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Sunspot

Passes Sacramento Peak
Inside Lincoln National Forest
Camp under a mile away

1.4 mi one way · 250 ft climb · Very hard

Lincoln National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Gobbler Knob

Summits Gobbler Knob
Inside Lincoln National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

2.8 mi one way · 598 ft climb · Very hard

Lincoln National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Road Canyon

Near Sacramento Peak
Inside Lincoln National Forest
1,345 ft of climbing

1.5 mi one way · 1,345 ft climb · Moderate

Lincoln National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Cathey CYN

Near Cathey Peak
Inside Lincoln National Forest
Camp 2 mi away

1.7 mi one way · 393 ft climb · Very hard

Lincoln National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

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2.4 mi one way · 507 ft climb · Very hard
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Weather

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Mon62°Chance Rain Showers

Tue: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 6 to 13 mph ESE

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Signal

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