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http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Benson_Plateau_Loop_Hike
Activity Notes
A traditional (for me) post-Thanksgiving hike up the PCT to Benson Plateau after coming over from the Herman Creek trailhead. From one year to the next it can be a different experience. It's a long uphill pull until you reach the only open view. Some years that's as far as we got. From there it is still a mile and a half to the entryway to the plateau. I have no problem turning around if the conditions are too taxing or if the group gets too strung out.
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Driving Distance from Portland | 78 miles |
| Distance - Round Trip | 12 miles |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in one day |
| Relevant Maps | CG6 |
| Awards Qualified | Gorge High Points, Wild Ones |