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DAY 2 (Post Corral Meadows to Maxson Trailhead, 7.5 miles): Retrace your steps.

8 Bench Valley Lakes

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Trip Data: 11S 340056 4105107 (at Guest Lake); 40 miles; 6/1 days

Topos: Courtright Reservoir, Ward Mountain, Blackcap Mountain, Mt. Henry

Highlights: This trip traverses the lush, forested meadows surrounding Corral Mountain and offers sweeping vistas of granite domes along North Fork Kings River. The path then ascends through serene meadows carpeted in wildflowers to the stark alpine beauty of the Bench Valley basin. The many small lakes and cliffs in this hanging valley offer fishing, rock climbing, and rich alpenglow at sunset. Since most of the trail follows marked, easy terrain, this trip makes a great choice for a longer yet moderate outing.

DAY 1 (Maxson Trailhead to Post Corral Meadows, 7.5 miles): (Recap: ssss1.) Leaving the trailhead from the west side, head north along the marked trail for 300 yards until it joins the Dusy Jeep Trail. After about 1 mile, an obvious log signed NO MOTOR VEHICLES bars vehicles; cross the log and turn right (northeast). Go generally north next to a small creek for a half mile before fording it at the entrance to Maxson Meadows. Follow a raised wood and sand trail designed to help protect the area.