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Where: Mendocino National Forest, CA

Country: US

Length: 6 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Crowds: Packed


Nearest Town: San Francisco

Miles from Town: 140 Miles

Elevation Gain: 400

Beginning Elevation: 1800 Feet

End/Highest Elevation: 3200 Feet


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Trail Description

Benmore Trail is a 6 mile, moderately difficult trail that begins at an elevation of 1,800 feet. The trailhead is located in the Pine Mountain area at the junction of Benmore Creek and Eel River adjacent to Road #20N01. The trail starts in a Douglas fir, oak timber stand at the Pine Mountain Trailhead and passes through Montgomery Glade with good views of Hull Mountain. The trail crosses Benmore Creek twice and passes through a meadow before changing to madrone and manzanita in the lower elevations near the Eel River. Horseback riding and backpacking permitted.

Directions: From Ukiah, Travel 6 miles north on US Hwy. #101, turn right (east) onto California Hwy#20 and travel for 5 miles. Turn onto County Road #240 and travel 23 miles northeast to the junction of Benmore Creek and Eel River. This is where the trailhead is.

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Description

The trail crosses Benmore Creek twice and passes through a meadow before changing to madrone and manzanita in the lower elevations near the Eel River.

Directions

From Ukiah, travel 101 N. to 20 east. Follow to Elk Mountain Rd. The trailhead is located in the Pine Mountain area at the junction of Benmore Creek and Eel River adjacent to Road 20NO1.

Highlights

The trail starts in a Douglas fir, oak timber stand at the Pine Mountain Trailhead and passes through Montgomery Glade with good views of Hull Mountain. The trail also crosses Benmore Creek.



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