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4,806 ft
Distance
161 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:10:02
Avg time
67 ft
Altitude change
2,336 ft
Altitude min
2,435 ft
Altitude max
2,367 ft
Altitude start
2,434 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
29.1%
Grade min
2,421 ft
Distance climb
1,457 ft
Distance down
928 ft
Distance flat
00:10:02
Avg time
Benbow Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaBeatton Provincial Park
Fort St. John, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Year Opened2019
Moderate cross country trail with a few steeper climbs and downhills. Currently awaiting trail markers, somewhat difficult to find.
Access Info
Near the upper parking lot. Trail rides straight across the new XC ski clearing. These trails are marked on the ski maps as the snowshoe trails.
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since 2015Maintainer
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 8 miles avg distance
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- 42 rides
- Last: Jun 6, 2026
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(56.333290, -120.946970)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benbow
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Where is Benbow located?
Benbow is located in Beatton Provincial Park, Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Beatton Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.33329, -120.94697.
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How hard is Benbow?
Benbow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Benbow?
Benbow has 161 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,336 ft to 2,435 ft.
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Is Benbow a point to point trail?
Benbow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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