Bench Lakes Half Day Ride

The Bench Lakes ride leaves from the corral up the north morainal ridge above Redfish Lake to the Bench Lake turnoff. It then enters the Sawtooth Wilderness as it continues to climb the open-faced ridge providing great views of the surrounding mountains. Riders will get the opportunity to see sections of forest that were affected by the Bench Lakes Fire in 2024 and see how the ecosystem responds and regenerates after major forest fires. The Bench Lakes are a series of five lakes; the destination is the largest of the five. At the lake you will have about 15 minutes to stretch, take pictures and have a quick break. The ride provides almost four hours of saddle time and is excellent for intermediate to experienced riders. This ride is not recommended for kids under nine years old.