Benson Ridge
Rated: 1
- Trail Length: 20+ miles of trail out and back
- Elevation: 8787 to 9623 feet
- Terrain Type: Dirt Road, Rocky Trail
- Major Obstacles: Snow in the winter
- Technical Ability: Beginner
- Vehicle Recommendations: Stock 4×4 or SxS
- Elevated Hazard: Oncoming traffic, hunting season, winter weather, wild animals
- Comment: Benson Ridge is a 1 rated forest service road accessed from the Sunspot Highway about 6.28 miles in from Highway 130. It offers many campsites and some connecting roads and 50 inch trails. Lucas Canyon, and at least 2 others that go down to the Upper Rio Penasco Road, Bluff Springs area.
“Under Construction”
-Brian
General Information:
- Meeting location is usually the Shell Gas Station at the intersection of Highway 82 and Florida Ave.
- Benson Ridge is located off of Sun Spot Highway 6563 across from Alamo Peak Road.
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