Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho, United States
7.4 miles (11.8 km) · 1,922 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Benedict Trail covers 7.4 miles across Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho, United States. Runners face 1,922 feet of climbing with 411 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 2.9 miles and gains 909 feet. Vertical rate measures 262 feet of gain per mile. The course is 58% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 87.43th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Idaho adventures.
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