more stats
1,093 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:01:00
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
2,852 ft
Altitude min
2,873 ft
Altitude max
2,865 ft
Altitude start
2,851 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
351 ft
Distance climb
456 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:01:00
Avg time

Bench Cut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park
    Canyon, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #249879 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120844 in E-Biking
    • #383131 in Trail Running
    • #124217 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,063 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #1,038 in E-Biking
    • #4,681 in Trail Running
    • #1,784 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail is not on the official park maps but is a maintained trail. Access it by going a short distance up the Soapberry Spur trail and turning left. It is a bench cut trail in the side of the hill following the main park road. If you are afraid of heights, it could be intimidating but is a pretty easy trail for something different.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bench Cut located?
      Bench Cut is located in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Canyon, Texas, United States. It is part of the Palo Duro Canyon State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.96185, -101.67098.
      ▼ How hard is Bench Cut?
      Bench Cut is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bench Cut?
      Bench Cut has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,852 ft to 2,873 ft.
      ▼ Is Bench Cut a point to point trail?
      Bench Cut is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bench Cut?
      Bench Cut is 1,093 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bench Cut?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bench Cut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bench Cut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bench Cut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bench Cut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Bench Cut. The trail is 1,093 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bench Cut?
      Bench Cut is a moderately popular trail. There have been 401 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 493 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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