more stats
1,024 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-116 ft
Descent
00:02:22
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
1,205 ft
Altitude min
1,318 ft
Altitude max
1,318 ft
Altitude start
1,204 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-39.7%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
823 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:02:22
Avg time

Bench Cut-Off Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sycamore Canyon
    Riverside, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #315508 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61791 in E-Biking
    • #437364 in Trail Running
    • #304879 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #10,236 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,336 in E-Biking
    • #16,119 in Trail Running
    • #13,254 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

"Bench Cut-Off" is an Intermediate/Blue trail in Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park.

This is a well-established trail in an environmentally sensitive area. Please do not cut new lines or create new trails in this sector.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 23, 2025 @ 8:01am
Apr 23, 2025
Minor bush whacking/clearing
Apr 23, 2025 @ 8:01am
Apr 23, 2025
 Minor bush whacking/clearing
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bench Cut-Off located?
      Bench Cut-Off is located in Sycamore Canyon, Riverside, California, United States. It is part of the Sycamore Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.95136, -117.32012.
      ▼ How hard is Bench Cut-Off?
      Bench Cut-Off is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bench Cut-Off?
      Bench Cut-Off has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 116 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,205 ft to 1,318 ft.
      ▼ Is Bench Cut-Off a point to point trail?
      Bench Cut-Off is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bench Cut-Off?
      Bench Cut-Off is 1,024 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bench Cut-Off?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bench Cut-Off. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bench Cut-Off? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bench Cut-Off are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bench Cut-Off?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bench Cut-Off. The trail is 1,024 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-Off?
      Bench Cut-Off is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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