Benard is the most westerly summit and also the second most southerly in the Galty Mountains area. Our data has reached 66% of the goal for this summit. (Details)
Short Summary created by jackill 3 Sep 2010
Park your car at Coumban forest entrance R81900 18500(Point A) where there is room for 8-10 cars.
Walk uphill on a gentle slop and turn left at the first junction where you can.
Follow the forest road to R81899 19837(Point B) where there is a rough ride all the way to the summit.
There is no view to speak of at the top due to heavy afforestation.
by simon3 12 Jun 2007
All of Benard is wooded. I visited the area south and west of the summit and it was very pleasant to walk through on a hot day. The trees are Sitka and probably not so far from being harvested. Enjoy them while you can. There's a ride that leaves the forest road at 81899 19837(Point B) and goes right to the top.
Our photo shows said trees.
A cool gem but there are no views at the top.
by simon3 11 Jun 2007
The heavily wooded Benard from the east. Forests can vary but at present it is possible to use a ride from the summit of Benard, join various tracks and paths and walk to Temple Hill. Parts of Benard show use by quad bikes. (Comment Rating 3.00)
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