The Benson Lake Trail encircles the little lake of the same name that is located in the George Crosby Manitou State Park. While hiking through the dense forest, some parts of the path are on wooden boardwalks. The trail passes multiple sites of the backcountry camping based at Benson Lake.

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Benson Lake Trail Loop

1.90km

00:30

20m

Enjoy an easy 1.2-mile hike around Benson Lake in George Crosby Manitou State Park, gaining 66 feet in about 30 minutes.

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Manitou River, Matt Willis, and Beaver Bog Trail Loop

9.63km

02:41

180m

170m

Hike the moderate 6.0-mile Manitou River, Matt Willis, and Beaver Bog Trail Loop through rugged terrain and past river cascades.

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Distance 706 m

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 10 m

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Tuesday 31 March

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Location: Lake County, Minnesota, United States

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Benson Lake Trail

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Benson Lake Trail Loop

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