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Benchmark Trail head in Montana to Roger’s Pass

Benchmark Trail head in Montana to Roger’s Pass: 58 miles. Class c hike

Aug. 27th to Sept. 5th. One day there one day drive home with extra day built in.
We will leave my home in Washougal at 6:00 AM Saturday morning with 2 Cars heading to Roger’s Pass to leave one car.
625 miles, 10 hours.
Then on to Benchmark trailhead to start our hike the next morning. Distance: 67 miles; 2 hours.
There is a place to camp at trail head and restrooms. There is no resupply so you will have to carry for 7 to 8 days. There are creek crossings to thighs. There are mountain passes to 8000 feet. There are grizzly bears so bear spray, clean camping, hanging food and clothes is necessary.
PACK WEIGHT NEEDS TO BE LESS THAN 30 POUNDS WITH WATER. TREKKING POLES HIGHLY SUGGESTED. THIS IS NOT A BEGGINNER HIKE. WE WILL TRY TO KEEP DAILY MILAGE AT 7-8 miles per day.