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Benson Ridge/bluff Springs

Inside Lincoln National Forest

4.2 mi out & back · 943 ft gain · 9,450 ft high point · Moderate

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

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About this hike

Benson Ridge/Bluff Springs travels out and back 4.2 miles in Lincoln National Forest, climbing 943 feet.

Elevation

943 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.2 mi from the trailhead
Slide Group Area
Campground · New Mexico

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

4 mi from you
Cathey CYN
- Summits Cathey Peak
- Inside Lincoln National Forest
- Camp 2 mi away
3.4 mi loop · 627 ft gain · Moderate
Lincoln National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Out: 850 ft up, returns the same way. 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: 4.2 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 943 ft round trip
High point: 9,450 ft
Low point: 8,605 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 4.2 mi and 943 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: New Mexico
Camps within 15 mi: 14
Trailhead: 32.8339° N · 105.7467° W

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6.0 mi from the trailhead

Black Bear Group Area

Campground · New Mexico

6.1 mi from the trailhead

Sacramento Lookout

Cabin & lookout

5 mi from you

Sunspot

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

2.6 mi loop · 372 ft gain · Easy

Lincoln National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Osha

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

2.5 mi loop · 521 ft gain · Moderate

Lincoln National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Gobbler Knob

Summits Gobbler Knob
Inside Lincoln National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

5.5 mi out & back · 898 ft gain · Moderate

Lincoln National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Road Canyon

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

3.1 mi out & back · 1,345 ft gain · Moderate

Lincoln National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Toboggan CYN

Passes a viewpoint
Inside Lincoln National Forest
1,421 ft of climbing

6.3 mi out & back · 1,421 ft gain · Hard

Lincoln National Forest · Camp under a mile away

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- 1,375 ft of climbing
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Schofield/benson CYN
- Inside Lincoln National Forest
- 1,678 ft of climbing
- Camp 4 mi away
9.3 mi out & back · 1,678 ft gain · Hard
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Mineral Springs
- Inside Lincoln National Forest
- 1,232 ft of climbing
3.2 mi out & back · 1,232 ft gain · Moderate
Lincoln National Forest · Camp 9 mi away

Weather

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Sun53°39°Rain Showers Likely

Today: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 mph SW

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Signal

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