Benchmark

Benchmark is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.828m (9,278ft) above the sea level, located in Dolores County, Colorado, in USA.

Benchmark

The road to the summit, located within the San Juan National Forest, is gravel, rocky, tippy and bumpy at times. The road is usually impassable from October to June (weather permitting). 4x4 vehicle required. At the summit there’s a lookout tower built in 1970. For your safety, be sure to check the weather forecast before you begin your trip. If there is a thunderstorm in the area, please do not visit a lookout.