Difference between revisions of "Benson Plateau"
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[[Image:Benson map.jpg|thumb|400px|Map of trails on the Benson Plateau, courtesy of Don Nelsen.]] | [[Image:Benson map.jpg|thumb|400px|Map of trails on the Benson Plateau, courtesy of Don Nelsen.]] | ||
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Revision as of 02:11, 20 October 2018
- Hikes including this location:
- Eagle-Benson Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Eagle Creek to Wahtum Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Wahtum Lake via Ruckel Creek Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.63175, -121.85226
- Elevation: 3970 feet
Description
Benson Plateau is a large flat-topped ridge between the watersheds of Eagle Creek and Herman Creek. Ruckel Creek starts here in the upland meadows. The flat surface of the plateau is a remnant of times past. At one time, the surface of this entire area was a large flat mass of lava flows. Centuries of erosion has worn away most of that flat surface into deep canyons, leaving Benson Plateau as a free standing structure.
Benson Camp is a small, unimproved campsite near the headwaters of Ruckel Creek. The location of the camp, nearly the center of Benson Plateau, makes it the perfect home base for exploring the plateau.
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