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Foster's Benchmark


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Foster's Benchmark

This rarely visited peak in the Lost Creek Wilderness is on the far southeastern end of the Platte River Mountains. Reach it via a bushwhack off the Ben Tyler Trail.

Beginning at the Rock Creek trailhead of the Ben Tyler Trail (Southern trailhead) the trail ascends for about 5 miles.  From there it is off trail to Fosters Benchmark.  Great views of surrounding Lost Creek Wilderness.

For a tougher hike, start at the northern Ben Tyler TH off US-285.
 
Alternate titles - 
via Rock Creek TH - 12.8 miles, 2888’ gain
via Ben Tyler TH - 12.2 miles, 3638’ gain
 
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Length: 12.8 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,888 ft
  • 11,863 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Lost Creek Wilderness Area, South Park Ranger District (PSINF)
  • Parking Permit Required: Other
  • Recommended Party Size: 8
  • Maximum Party Size: 8
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 8
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  • Foster's Benchmark - via Rock Creek TH - 12.8 miles, 2888’ gain
  • Foster's Benchmark - via Ben Tyler TH - 12.2 miles, 3638’ gain
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