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SaveProbably the busiest trail center in the country, with an extensive network of singletracks at varied levels.
Every rider will find here trails
Every rider will find here trails
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
AKA: בן שמן
google parking directions plan a road trip hereThis region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
51 trails
- E-Bike
47 trails
- Hike
40 trails
- Trail Running
38 trails
Region Details
- 17
- 31
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Region Status
Open as of Jul 2, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 51
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 51
- Trails E-Bike
- 47
- Trails Hike
- 40
- Trails Trail Running
- 38
- Total Distance
- 45 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,713 ft
- Total Vertical
- 505 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 805 ft
- Reports
- 890
- Photos
- 77
- Completed Counter
- 8,077
Popular Ben Shemen Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 6 miles • 389 ft • 378 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 389 ft green climb. On average it takes 53 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1,122 ft • 0 ft • 279 •
One of the oldest, short and very fast lane, leave the brakes cold all the way, don't forget to use them towards the end
• 90 ★ 3.5 • 1,735 ft • 12 ft • 265 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 12 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.7 • 7 miles • 657 ft • 260 •
The most Popular trail in Ben Shemen, all marked White-Blue-White. riding direction is CCW, It's a round trip but you can combine sections with other trails in the forest. on weekend it is very busy !
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,762 ft • 0 ft • 249 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 4,150 ft • 3 ft • 244 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 1,498 ft • 34 ft • 229 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 1,784 ft • 0 ft • 227 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Ben Shemen Mountain Bike Routes
★ 2.7 • 7 miles • 579 ft • 0 • Loop •
Hadid was built to lead us to all the hidden and special corners of the forest, including ones that would...
• 5 miles • 568 ft • 0 •
• 14 miles • 1,563 ft • 9 •
• 6 miles • 647 ft • 6 •
Photos of Ben Shemen Mountain Bike
Videos of Ben Shemen Mountain Bike
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Oct 19, 2015
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Aug 3, 2015
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2:43 |
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May 10, 2015
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3:44 |
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Apr 6, 2015
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5:57 |
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Feb 7, 2015
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3:06 |
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Dec 26, 2014
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3:32 |
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Dec 8, 2014
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| New Tel Hadid | Jul 3, 2026 @ 7:39am (Asia/Jerusalem) Jul 2, 2026 | Very Dry | YonatanfkDEE9 | ||
| Bumps | Jun 26, 2026 @ 7:57am (Asia/Jerusalem) Jun 25, 2026 | Very Dry | ashyabi | ||
| Rotten Goat | Jun 26, 2026 @ 7:57am (Asia/Jerusalem) Jun 25, 2026 | Dry | ashyabi | ||
| Inta Omri | Jun 26, 2026 @ 7:57am (Asia/Jerusalem) Jun 25, 2026 | Ideal | ashyabi | ||
| Paradise | Jun 26, 2026 @ 7:57am (Asia/Jerusalem) Jun 25, 2026 | Ideal | ashyabi | ||
| The Mothers | Jun 26, 2026 @ 7:57am (Asia/Jerusalem) Jun 25, 2026 | Ideal | ashyabi | ||
| The Fathers | Jun 26, 2026 @ 7:57am (Asia/Jerusalem) Jun 25, 2026 | Ideal | ashyabi | ||
| The Sons | Jun 26, 2026 @ 7:57am (Asia/Jerusalem) Jun 25, 2026 | Dry | ashyabi | ||
| Franklin | Jun 26, 2026 @ 7:57am (Asia/Jerusalem) Jun 25, 2026 | Very Dry | ashyabi | ||
| Hidden | Jan 23, 2026 @ 8:44am (Asia/Jerusalem) Jan 22, 2026 | Ideal | MikyJ24 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bashreds | add | video | activity #105064241 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 3:05pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| Amir99jrvm | wishlist | trail | activity #105053577 and 1 more | Oct 2, 2026 @ 11:47am Oct 2, 2026 |
| roeylevi84 | wishlist | trail | activity #104994729 and 1 more | Oct 1, 2026 @ 12:29pm Oct 1, 2026 |
| AminfZYPXh | ridden | trail | activity #104786501 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 9:00am Sep 28, 2026 |
| adam0xaE7P | wishlist | region | activity #104093595 | Sep 18, 2026 @ 9:25pm Sep 18, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Love it. Recommend for beginners and even... | Dec 27, 2024 @ 6:30am Dec 27, 2024 | ||
| trail | Gggt | Jan 24, 2024 @ 8:53pm Jan 24, 2024 | ||
| trail | Ggg | Jan 24, 2024 @ 8:53pm Jan 24, 2024 | ||
| trail | Ttt | Jan 24, 2024 @ 8:53pm Jan 24, 2024 | ||
| report | עץ נפל על המסלול | Dec 21, 2019 @ 1:31am Dec 21, 2019 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Karmei Yosef | 2 | 8 | 7.3 km | ||
| Canada Park | 11 | 8.2 km | |||
| Neve Shalom | 1 | 9.1 km | |||
| Tsor'a | 3 | 11.9 km | |||
| Horashim | 8 | 17 | 13.1 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 51 | 45 miles | 7,713 ft | 24 miles | 505 ft | #660 | #4 | 74 | 890 | 3 | 21,186 | |
| E-Bike | 47 | 44 miles | 7,425 ft | 24 miles | 505 ft | #694 | #7 | 3 | 855 | 3 | 4,376 | |
| Hike | 40 | 42 miles | 6,306 ft | 22 miles | 495 ft | #1,319 | #6 | 889 | 31 | |||
| Trail Running | 38 | 42 miles | 6,086 ft | 22 miles | 495 ft | #720 | #6 | 888 | 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ben Shemen?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ben Shemen are:
- Herzel (4.4/5)
- New Tel Hadid (4.3/5)
- The Fathers (4.2/5)
- Cracked Olives (4.2/5)
- Rotten Goat (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Ben Shemen?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Ben Shemen. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Ben Shemen?
The longest trail in Ben Shemen is Anava Singletrack at 14.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Ben Shemen?
Ben Shemen has a total of 51 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ben Shemen to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ben Shemen?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ben Shemen is Anava Singletrack with 1,391 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ben Shemen?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ben Shemen is Anava Singletrack with 1,387 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ben Shemen?
Ben Shemen supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ben Shemen?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ben Shemen is climbing up to Franklin with an average grade of 3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Ben Shemen?
The overall region status for Ben Shemen is Clear / Green. Out of 44 trails:
- Clear / Green: 38
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Ben Shemen?
Yes, Ben Shemen supports e-bike riding. There are 46 trails in Ben Shemen that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Ben Shemen?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Ben Shemen are: View all mountain biking routes in Ben Shemen.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ben Shemen?
The most popular Strava segments in Ben Shemen are:
- llll (7,866 athletes)
- ספרינט בעליה עד בריכת המים (7,840 athletes)
- כחול חזרה למצפה - מסוף האדום עד הפגודה (7,735 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ben Shemen?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ben Shemen are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ben Shemen?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ben Shemen are:
- Herzel (4.7/5)
- Climb to Franklin (4.5/5)
- Maya the Bee (0/5)
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