S4 Hike #9 Benson - Tenas Lakes (Scott Lake)
Benson -Tenas Lake Trail trail map Starting Location: parking lot of Scott Lake Campground (end of road) Point of Interest : forest, and smallish lakes Length of hike: 5 miles roundtrip Level : Moderate. Trail in good condition Bathrooms : at main parking lot in campground Parking : Decent gravel parking EV Chargers : No We were camping at Scott Lake, so this hike made sense. The trailhead starts at the campground parking lot. However, you need a Central Cascade Wilderness Permit ($1), and the rangers were out and checking. The Trailhead is easy to find, with pit toilet nearby. The trail is well maintained, and mostly dirt with the occasional tree root. Not very steep, but gently inclines most of the way. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. We did not see much in the way of wildlife, but it's a pretty hike, and the huckleberries were ripe. Mosquitoes were around, but with our spray, and steady pace, they weren't reall...