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2,644 ft
Distance
4,156 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
4,154 ft
Altitude min
4,154 ft
Altitude start
4,157 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-0.5%
Grade max
0.4%
Grade min
112 ft
Distance climb
2,533 ft
Distance flat
Benson Pond Details
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Riding AreaMalheur National Wildlife Refuge
Narrows, Oregon -
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Local Popularity5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#346283 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
Oasis for wildlife, watch and listen for a variety of birds, you may see trumpeter swans that typically nest on the pond.
The trail is named for George M. Benson, the first Refuge Game Warden (1918 – 1949). George and his wife Ethel lived in an old ranch house that once stood against the trees that have created an oasis for wildlife. A Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) pump house, constructed in the 1930s, still remains in the shade of these trees.
source: Malheur NWR | Benson Pond
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(42.957650, -118.867400)
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Nearby Trails
- Crane Pond Overlook Trail 2 miles
- Krumbo Reservoir 5 miles
- South Krumbo 5 miles
- Bridge Creek Trail 11 miles
- Buena Vista Overlook Trail 12 miles
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benson Pond
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Where is Benson Pond located?
Benson Pond is located in Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Narrows, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.95765, -118.8674.
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How hard is Benson Pond?
Benson Pond is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
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Is Benson Pond a point to point trail?
Benson Pond is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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How long is Benson Pond?
Benson Pond is 2,644 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
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