Go left for 0.4 mile and take a right on Noxon Road. From Route 3 north, takes left on NH 112 west in North Woodstock. At 1.9 miles west of the National Forest Wildwood Campground, take a left on Noxon Road. After 0.5 mile, the road turns to dirt and crosses a bridge at 1.2 miles. The Benton Trail starts at 1700 ft. elevation from the parking lot The 3.5 mile trail ascends the northwest flank of Mt. Moosilauke at a steady, moderate grade, ending at the 4802 ft. summit.
Untested water is available on both trails.
It should be boiled or chemically treated before drinking. The Benton Trail descends from the road and parallels Tunnel Brook for 0.1 mile before crossing it. The trail ascends at a moderate grade through a luxuriant, mixed coniferous, northern hardwood forest. At 1.2 miles, a sign points to the Linla Tunnel Ravine vista from open ledges to the left. Water is available at 2.2 miles.