Benton Creek is a tributary of the Sturgill Creek and the hike starts at the upper Benton Saddle trailhead. The trail meets with the Benton Creek and descends through the canyons of the Hitt Mountains before reaching a waterfall. The route experiences the melange and continental zone foothill ecological regions of Idaho. Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, and a variety of wildflowers make up the scenery here. The trail ends near Sturgill Creek and National Forest Rd 272.