more stats
2,087 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
559 ft
Altitude min
608 ft
Altitude max
579 ft
Altitude start
564 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-18%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
607 ft
Distance climb
607 ft
Distance down
650 ft
Distance flat
00:03:34
Avg time

Bench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Jubilee College State Park
    Brimfield, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #169566 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6750 in E-Biking
    • #386779 in Trail Running
    • #374584 in Hiking
    • #29273 in Nordic Skiing
    • #23193 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #433 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #10 in E-Biking
    • #3,284 in Trail Running
    • #4,578 in Hiking
    • #1,304 in Nordic Skiing
    • #53 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Illinois DNR

Ride Bench and you will understand the name. Much of the trail is hand cut singletrack benches winding along the hillside. This intersects with Prairie Land and Elmers, and connects to Bump and Grind to bypass the freshly widened Valley View trail.

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 74 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bench located?
      Bench is located in Jubilee College State Park, Brimfield, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Jubilee College State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.81749, -89.7989.
      ▼ How hard is Bench?
      Bench is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bench?
      Bench has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 559 ft to 608 ft.
      ▼ Is Bench a point to point trail?
      Bench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bench?
      Bench is 2,087 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bench?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bench. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bench?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bench are:
      • August (19 activities)
      • September (17 activities)
      • October (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bench are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bench?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Bench. The trail is 2,087 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bench?
      Bench is a very popular trail. There have been 152 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 190 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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