Bennett Pass 2

Total Miles
5.9

Technical Rating

5

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Trail Overview

Bennett Pass is a popular seasonal Forest Service Road off Highway 35, along Mt. Hood's Eastern flank. It is open to vehicles from late spring (dependent on snowpack) to December 1st. When the trail was mapped in mid-July, there were still snow patches present in the shaded areas, in addition to mud holes from the melt. There are low-hanging trees over the trail - taller clearance vehicles are not recommended. Uneven terrain and runoff ruts are scattered throughout. As you make your way along the ridgeline, you will catch some amazing views of Mount Hood to the West.

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Bennett Pass 2
Bennett Pass 2

Difficulty

Uneven, rutted dirt trail with loose rocks, sand, erosion, and washes. Potential water crossings up to 18" deep, mud holes, and obstacles up to 2 feet, including ledges and short, steep grades.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

Phillip Yurov
Sep 07, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
We stayed at the lake a bit longer than planned, and as a result, we had to drive through the mountain pass on our way back home after dark. Generally speaking, most high clearance vehicles should be able to handle it without any problems. A regular Subaru could manage it, but you might hear some scraping on the underside. If the road is wet, I wouldn't recommend attempting it for the stock subarus. If anything take the other entrance it’s a lot more manageable
Sam Oas
Aug 14, 2024
2023 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Drove Bennett from Lookout Mountain to Badger Lake. Road is in great condition with phenomenal views. High clearance required while 4WD is nice to have in a few sections due to loose dirt/sand on steeper inclines.
David S
Jul 21, 2024
4x4
Open
Andrew Metcalf
Jun 17, 2024
2019 Toyota 4Runner
Obstructed
Deep Snow
The snow isn’t super deep but there’s enough on the side of the cliffs and in the shaded areas that it wasn’t safe to go very far.
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