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Bench Lakes Trail route map
DifficultOut and Back
Idaho

Bench Lakes Trail

Stanley, Idaho

7.8 mi

Distance

1,496 ft

Elev. Gain

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Bench Lakes Trail is a challenging out-and-back trail located near Stanley, Idaho. Spanning 7.8 miles with an elevation gain of 1,496 feet, this trail leads through the scenic Sawtooth National Recreation Area. As you trek through, hikers can appreciate the dense forest setting and subalpine environment characteristic of the region. The trail rewards hikers with views of several lakes, known as the Bench Lakes, which are nestled in the rugged terrain.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,009 ft
Max:2,373 ft
456 ft
456 ft
2,009 ft2,130 ft2,252 ft2,373 ft0.0 mi2.0 mi3.9 mi5.9 mi7.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

lake viewsforest setting

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page

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