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2,441 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
925 ft
High Point
24 ft
Altitude change
865 ft
Altitude min
870 ft
Altitude start
892 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
32.8%
Grade min
958 ft
Distance climb
1,014 ft
Distance down
417 ft
Distance flat

Bench Butte Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wallula Scablands
    Wallula, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #242600 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31786 in E-Biking
    • #340449 in Trail Running
    • #350253 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This is a "lollipop" trail, best ridden counterclockwise. Nice views - and a bench

Access Info

Access from High Side trail

Disclaimer

On land owned by Whitman College, use at your own risk.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Bench Butte Trail Reports

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Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:18am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 3, 2026
 The trail has been cleared of weed growth and is ready to ride.
Aug 29, 2025 @ 12:09pm
Aug 29, 2025
 Cleared of summer weed groth and ready to ride. Hard and dry surface.
Sep 28, 2024 @ 7:45am
Sep 28, 2024
 Trail has been weed-whacked and is now in great shape for the cool weather (Oct-Apr) riding season.
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Bench Butte

      ▼ Where is Bench Butte located?
      Bench Butte is located in Wallula Scablands, Wallula, Washington, United States. It is part of the Wallula Scablands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.04653, -118.91362.
      ▼ How hard is Bench Butte?
      Bench Butte is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bench Butte?
      Bench Butte has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 865 ft to 925 ft.
      ▼ Is Bench Butte a point to point trail?
      Bench Butte is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bench Butte?
      Bench Butte is 2,441 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bench Butte?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bench Butte. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bench Butte?
      Bench Butte is best visited during: all year.
      ▼ How do I access Bench Butte? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bench Butte are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Bench Butte?
      Bench Butte is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 9 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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