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Bench Mark Mountain Loop

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Bench Mark Mountain Loop - Index Washington Hikes

Climb virgin forest to the Pacific Crest Trail, amble relaxed and happy through a glory of flowers, and loop back down in fine old forest. Camp as many camp nights as you have to spare at a succession of magnificent to heavenly sites.

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Trail Statistics & Information

Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Index
Length: 23.5 total miles
Elevation Gain: 4,700 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Duration: 2-3 days
Season: Mid-July through late September
Trailhead Elevation: 3,000 feet
Top Elevation: 5,816 feet
Local Contacts: Skykomish Ranger Station
Local Maps: Green Trails No. 143 Monte Cristo and No. 144 Benchmark
Topo Map: Bench Mark Mountain Loop Topographic Map
Guide Book: 100 Hikes in Washington's Glacier Peak Region Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Weather Conditions

  1. Rest Of Tonight
    Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 7500 feet. West wind in the passes near 10 mph this evening becoming light.

  2. Thursday
    Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Snow level 7000 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid 50s. Light wind in the passes becoming west near 15 mph in the afternoon.

  3. Thursday Night
    Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 6500 feet. West wind in the passes near 15 mph.

  4. Friday
    Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Snow level 8000 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures near 50. West wind in the passes 10 to 15 mph.

About This Trail Guide

100 Hikes in Washington's Glacier Peak Region
100 Hikes in Washington's Glacier Peak Region

by Ira Spring & Harvey Manning (The Mountaineers Books)

The sharp, ice-sculptured crags, alpine meadows, and deep forests which are the hallmark of the Glac…

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