more stats
4,806 ft
Distance
161 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:12:02
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
00:12:02
Avg time

Benbow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Beatton Provincial Park
    Fort St. John, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #79795 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69155 in Trail Running
    • #307687 in Hiking
    • #25845 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,940 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,929 in Trail Running
    • #12,687 in Hiking
    • #1,537 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019

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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Trail Supporters

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Benbow Trail Reports

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Sep 13, 2022 @ 3:19pm
Sep 13, 2022
 Nice re routing on south side of the gully. Much nicer ride down ( and I assume up). Needs the same on the north side as is dry and scrambly (and...
Oct 31, 2021 @ 2:21pm
Oct 31, 2021
 Excellent fall conditions. Trail is in great shape.
Aug 31, 2021 @ 6:43pm
Aug 31, 2021
 Some new bits in there.
Aug 17, 2021 @ 7:17pm
Aug 17, 2021
Aug 10, 2021 @ 7:06pm
Aug 10, 2021
 Excellent
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on Sep 13, 2022
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Super cool trail and super flowy but easy for a beginner to ride and enjoy

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Benbow?
      Benbow is 4,806 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Benbow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Benbow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Benbow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Benbow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Benbow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Benbow. The trail is 4,806 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Benbow?
      Benbow is a very popular trail. There have been 259 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 327 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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