18.2 miles
Distance
1,498 ft
Climb
-1,497 ft
Descent
5,010 ft
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Bens Loop. Storm King to Grand Slam

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Bens Loop is a 18 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Bend Oregon. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,498 ft with a max elevation of 5,010 ft then descends -1,497 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Ridelogs
    1
More Stats for Bens Loop mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    0 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,862 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,881 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,881 ft
  • Grade max
    -33.5%
  • Grade min
    21.1%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Ben's Trail
Dec 7, 2024 @ 11:40am
Dec 7, 2024
A bit sloppy in places, wetter than expected.
Grand Slam (Upper)
Nov 10, 2024 @ 8:02pm
Nov 10, 2024
Pine Drops
Nov 9, 2024 @ 12:12pm
Nov 9, 2024
Grand Slam (Upper)
Sep 29, 2024 @ 10:04am
Sep 29, 2024
Phil's/Storm King Access
Sep 29, 2024 @ 10:04am
Sep 29, 2024
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