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Bench Lake Loop

South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
46.1612, -121.4009 Map & Directions
Length
3.4 miles, roundtrip
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Hiking Bench Lake Loop

A $5 day-use fee to help defray tribal expenses is required at this location and is available at the trailhead.

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Bench Lake Loop

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 46.1612, -121.4009 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From Highway 14, take the exit for WA-141 N near White Salmon. Continue for 19 miles. Make a slight right onto Mount Adams Road (follow signs for Sno-Park/Recreation Area) and continue for another 4.5 miles. Take a right onto Forest Road 82 and follow for 6 miles. Then take a slight left onto Forest Road 8290. Follow 8290 for another 5 miles until it takes a slight right and becomes BIA Road 208. The trailhead will be on your left as you approach the lake.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

South Cascades > Mount Adams Area

Bench Lake Loop (#10)

Yakama Nation Mt. Adams Recreation Area, Yakama Nation

Guidebooks & Maps

USFS Mount Adams

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Bench Lake Loop

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