Bench Lakes Trail
ANY
HI
NO
Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 12 mi
Region: Sawtooth NF
Elev. Gain: 2,360 ft
When to Go: Jun—Oct
Avg. Time: 6.5 hr
Parking: Large unpaved lot
Type: Out & Back
Pass: None
Know Before You Go:
One of the most popular hikes in the Sawtooths - but you won't see many people once you pass the 2nd lake.
We highly encourage you to hike past the first two lakes as the higher 4th and 5th lakes are stunning and you'll most likely have them all to yourself.
Download your offline map before beginning so you don't get lost on the way to Bench Lakes 4 & 5. The trail is not maintained and can be hard to follow without help.
Don't be discouraged by the climb, your efforts will be highly rewarded.
Family friendly up to the second lake.
