Benmore Creek Loop at South Cow Mountain
South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area, public map reference, Ukiah, CA 95482
About this trail
The Benmore Creek loop is currently closed under BLM’s South Cow Mountain road-work restrictions. The current order runs through December 22, 2026, and the linked closure map includes the southeastern routes around Benmore Creek. Do not drive the loop or use the closed Mendo-Lake Road approach while the restriction is in effect. Other designated routes in South Cow Mountain remain outside this closure; this guide does not mark the whole OHV area closed. The pin is BLM’s public area reference, not an open trail entrance. Photos are historical.
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Terrain
Access and reports
- Surface
- Dirt · Rocky · Steep
- Latest condition report
- Not published
- Map point
- A public map point is published. The full trail route is not available.
Before you go
- Check current access and vehicle rules with the operator before traveling.
- The Benmore Creek loop is closed under the current Mendo-Lake road-work order through December 22, 2026; confirm reopening with BLM before planning to drive it
- The current closure map includes Mendo-Lake Road from Scotts Creek toward Red Mountain Campground and affected southeastern trails, including routes 23 and 25 around Benmore Creek
- Stay on currently open designated routes suitable for your vehicle. The closure does not close every route in South Cow Mountain, and this guide does not authorize a detour around barriers
- For access to the remaining open western area, follow BLM directions via Talmage Road, East Side Road and Mill Creek Road; do not use the closed eastern Mendo-Lake approach
- Check posted gates, weather closures and current fire restrictions with the Ukiah Field Office before visiting. Campfires require the applicable permit when allowed; no drinking water is provided
Location
This is the public map point supplied for the trail profile. Private access instructions are never inferred from this view.
South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area, public map reference, Ukiah, CA 95482
39.061, -123.056
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