Bennett Mountain Byway

Total Miles
22.2

Elevation

1,875.55 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Bennett Mountain Byway
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Trail Overview

This is an easy, smooth dirt route from Glenns Ferry to the Camas Prairie and Highway 20. It's the smoothest non-paved south-north route to the Camas Prairie. There are lots of wildlife spotting opportunities, shallow canyons to explore, draws to hunt, roads to drive, and several places to camp. The road is usually well-maintained and easy to drive and offers great views that differ depending on the direction you're traveling.

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Bennett Mountain Byway
Bennett Mountain Byway

Difficulty

This trail is well-maintained, has no large rocks, is graded every year, and features small washboards. It's very easy to traverse.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Bill Haskins
Oct 14, 2024
2006 Lexus LX
Open
Normal
Dusty
Dirt road was in pretty good condition. A ton of deer hunters camping this time of year.

Access Description

Access from the north via Highway 20 or via Hill City Road to the east. Access from the south via Sugar Bowl Road/King Hill Road. The main paved access is from the south via Bennett Road from Glenns Ferry.

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