Description
The Pink Bench Overlook is a scenic viewpoint located in Fish Haven, Idaho, offering panoramic views of Bear Lake and the surrounding Fish Haven Canyon. It is a simple, non-fancy spot featuring a lone pink-painted bench perched on a hillside.
Address: Forest Rd 413, Fish Haven, ID 83287.
Access: The overlook is accessible via a drive up the canyon. It is noted for having reliable cell service (Verizon), making it a popular stop for campers.
Admission: Free.
More Information
Bear Lake Luxury Rentals: https://bearlakeluxury.rentals/blog/fish-haven-idaho/
Coordinates: 42.063779, -111.475465
Elevation: 7700 ft
Difficulty: 3
What to Expect:
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Easy to find (Fish Haven Canyon Rd turns into rd. #413 and you come into the checkpoint from the north). This challenged me because I'd never had anyone ride 2-up with me on gravel. My girlfriend was the crash test dummy that volunteered so we went for it. 2 and 3 to the turn-off at the top, but the knob this bench is on is very rocky (4?). She got off after our initial introduction to the rocky top and didn't get back on until I was back on the road. Spectacular viewing point!!!
Beautiful view and obviously a popular spot. Pretty much had to wait your turn to get a picture. Road was decent but lots of loose rocks.
Rode my little XT225 fromLogan to Bear lake area. A great ride awesome scenery BUT very cold. Got to Pink (red) bench and was shivering so the selfie stick wobbled around and this is best shot I could get. Wonderful view of lake from there!
3 roads in and all required me turning round at snow banks. Probably doable in a few weeks
