Benson Canyon Trail

The start of the Upper Benson Canyon Trail

We did a new trail today, and boy was it a butt-kicker.  The Upper Benson Canyon Trail starts off dropping precipitously for the first mile or so, and all you can think while descending is "We have to climb this when we come back."  After we hit the junction with 5005A, the trail leveled off a bit heading down canyon.  We went about 2 1/2 miles in before turning around.  We wisely kept that final one-mile climb in mind.  Taking the last leg in several planned rest stops we were able to conquer it without being exhausted.  All in all a very good, aerobic workout.

Scoping out what lies ahead

Coneflowers and Aspens

Coneflower fan

Which way should we go?

Mulleins and meadow

Just getting started



Nectar lover



Stand of Aspens

Dr. K, all warmed up

Packrat and Becca

Good thing we had our Jeep on the Benson Ridge Road