Benson Lake can be found on the Piute Mountain USGS quad topo map. Benson Lake is a lake in Tuolumne County in the state of California. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 38.0158, -119.5304 and the altitude is 7582 feet (2311 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Benson Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Benson Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 38.0158
Longitude: -119.5304
Elevation: 7582 ft (2311 m)
Locator Map - Benson Lake
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Local Weather
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Monday:
High: --°F - Low: 31°F
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Clear. Lows 24 to 34. Light winds.
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Tuesday:
High: 77°F - Low: 32°F
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Sunny. Highs 71 to 81. Light winds.
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Wednesday:
High: 70°F - Low: 31°F
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Sunny. Highs 69 to 79. Light winds becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
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Thursday:
High: 64°F - Low: 24°F
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Sunny. Highs 57 to 67.
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Friday:
High: 61°F - Low: 24°F
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Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs 44 to 54.
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Saturday:
High: 60°F - Low: 23°F
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Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows 18 to 28. Highs 44 to 54.
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Sunday:
High: 63°F - Low: 27°F
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Partly cloudy. Lows 17 to 27. Highs 55 to 65.
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Nearby Trails
Benson Pass - Northeast Yosemite Grand Tour (Distance: 2.4 mi)
This extended backpack loop is probably the most challenging hike in the book. Not only is the distance long and the changes in elevation extreme (between 4,400 and 10,000 feet), but your window of op...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Yosemite National Park"
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Lee Vining, CA - Hiking - length:58 mi
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Matterhorn Canyon and the Sawtooth Range (Distance: 5.6 mi)
This is a long semiloop shuttle hike beneath the spectacular Sawtooth Range, where you will cross three high passes and visit dozens of high country lakes while experiencing more solitude (except at t...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Yosemite National Park"
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Lee Vining, CA - Hiking - length:39.1 mi
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Waterwheel Falls and the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne (Distance: 7.3 mi)
This is a rugged multiday shuttle hike following the course of the Tuolumne River downstream from Tuolumne Meadows as it tumbles over waterfalls and cascades, including the famous Waterwheels, through...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Yosemite National Park"
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Lee Vining, CA - Hiking - length:28.1 mi
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Jack Main Canyon and Tilden Lake (Distance: 7.4 mi)
This multiday loop hike has been included in the Hetch Hetchy section because it begins and ends there, but part of it extends into the remote north boundary country. Spring runoff in early season mak...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Yosemite National Park"
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Lee Vining, CA - Hiking - length:46.5 mi
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Piute Mountain - Peeler Lake Loop (Distance: 8.0 mi)
An alternative to the Matterhorn Canyon semiloop, this extended hike makes a complete circle through the heart of the north boundary country, beginning and ending at Twin Lakes just outside Bridgeport...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Yosemite National Park"
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Lee Vining, CA - Hiking - length:48.7 mi
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Nearby Hotels
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