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Schofield/Benson Canyon #5007C
Trail
2.5 mile
4.1 kilometer
point to point
89% Runnable
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
507'
155 m
Descent: -304' -93 m
High: 9,287' 2,831 m
Low: 9,059' 2,761 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 6% (3°)
Max Grade: 17% (10°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
All Clear
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“Multi-use, doubletrack 2.5-mile rock trail in Lincoln National Forest, Benson Ridge Area.”
— Brent Smith
Features
Birding · Fall Colors · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife
Need to Know
No parking areas available; trail is generally done as part of a loop.
Description
The Schofield/Benson Canyon trail runs from the Schofield Canyon #5007A to Benson Ridge/Bluff Springs #5006. It is used by runners as well as ATVs and trail motorcycles, but both running and OHV traffic is light.
The trail surface is mostly made up of large rocks which can make the run somewhat difficult, especially for smaller children. Trail has a few areas of steep up and downhill. The trail can be combined with Schofield Canyon #5007A, Shortcut #5007B, Schofield/Taylor Canyon #5007D, FSR 5007, and Benson Ridge/Bluff Springs #5006 to create loops of varying length.
The trail surface is mostly made up of large rocks which can make the run somewhat difficult, especially for smaller children. Trail has a few areas of steep up and downhill. The trail can be combined with Schofield Canyon #5007A, Shortcut #5007B, Schofield/Taylor Canyon #5007D, FSR 5007, and Benson Ridge/Bluff Springs #5006 to create loops of varying length.
Flora & Fauna
Evergreen trees, Aspen trees, wildflowers, deer, squirrels, birds, butterflies.
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