2,830 ft | Benton Range | 0 routes
Feels like 16°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.02" (24h) · 0.17" (48h)
Snow: 0.1" (24h) · 0.3" (48h)
Below freezing at all elevations
~3.2°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Friday, while conditions are stable and before Saturday's heavy snow arrives. An early morning start Friday is strongly recommended to maximize daylight and complete the hike before any leading precipitation from the Saturday system moves in. Avoid Saturday entirely. Sunday may be passable but expect firm ice and very cold temperatures following the storm.
Trail: Chippewa Trail, Lime Kiln Spur
Conditions: Ice - Black, Snow - Unpacked Powder
“Terrific morning - very beautiful woods. I would say either snowshoes or light traction were fine. The red pine steeps were kinda tedious with snowshoes but the top half mile had deeper snow so I appreciated the snowshoes. In some areas, the ice/snow is super thin. No views at the top but there were gorgeous views from ledges on the descent. Always fun to check out the lime kilns. Only a couple other people on the trail today.”
Trail: Chippewa Trail
Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts
“I was the only person on the trail as I didn't see a single other person. It was snowing the whole time so the view was nothing but clouds. The snow was thin in spots and drifted a foot or 2 deep in other spots. Overall a beautiful day!”
Trail: Chippewa Trail
Conditions: Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Slush
“Snow is on the ground. Put on microspikes for the up and down.”
No routes available for this peak.
Elevation
2,830 ft
Range
Benton Range
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.0674, -71.9426
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