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Benson Canyon Spur Trail (T5005A)
Trail map for the Benson Ridge area trails on the Sacramento Ranger District.
Click on the map for a clear and printable version.
Trail #5005A: The Benson Canyon Spur Trail is a short 0.8 miles loop trail amongst the Benson Canyon area trails.
Main Trailhead: You will need to proceed along T5005 (Benson Canyon Trail) either up canyon around 3 miles or down canyon about 1 mile from the pertinent trailhead for T5005.
This short little trail connects the two main trails in the area (T5005 and T5006) and as such can make for a lovely loop, either motorized or non-motorized
Usage: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide
Of Note: This is an old railroad grade from the 1920's
At a Glance
| Usage: | Heavy |
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| Best Season: | Fall |
| Restrictions: | No OHV's > 50" in width allowed. |
| Closest Towns: | Cloudcroft |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Sacramento Ranger District trail.Horse Riding
Sacramento Ranger District trail.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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OHV Trail Riding
Sacramento Ranger district motorized trail. ATV's (<50" wide) and motorcycles allowed. Non-motorized use is also permitted.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Location
