2024 Map of Benchmark

About this map

Lewis & Clark National Forest and the Scapegoat Wilderness dominate this high-elevation landscape, where the South Fork Sun River carves a path through the front range. The area is defined by its extensive trail network, including a stretch of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl and specialized routes like the Patrol Mountain Lookout Trl. A rare point of modern infrastructure, the Benchmark Airport sits near the confluence of Benchmark Creek and Wood Creek, providing a remote access point for this wilderness corridor.