more stats
2.9 miles
Distance
177 ft
Climb
-187 ft
Descent
00:17:38
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
1,190 ft
Altitude min
1,314 ft
Altitude max
1,314 ft
Altitude start
1,306 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-18.9%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,022 ft
Distance flat
00:17:38
Avg time

Bench Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Leatherwood City Park
    Eureka Springs, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119548 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126592 in E-Biking
    • #304477 in Trail Running
    • #296411 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #738 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #847 in E-Biking
    • #1,212 in Trail Running
    • #1,136 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

As the name implies, this trail is comprised of two predominant benches that create a loop. Skirting bluff lines and tight tree lined contours, the trail wraps around the same peninsula mountain top its entire distance. The trail also shares the same route with the Twin Knobs Trail. Access is from the Leatherwood Trail or Roark Road.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 48 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Bench Loop Trail Trail Reports

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Apr 6, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
Apr 6, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026 @ 1:02pm (America/Chicago)
Jan 7, 2026
 Freshly cleared, excellent shape.
Jul 20, 2025 @ 9:06am
Jul 20, 2025
 Clear, a few branches protruding into the trail.
Apr 25, 2025 @ 1:52pm
Apr 25, 2025
 A few wet areas but mostly dry. Clear and great condition.
Apr 11, 2025 @ 8:40am
Apr 11, 2025
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Status:
on Apr 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bench Loop Trail located?
      Bench Loop Trail is located in Lake Leatherwood City Park, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Lake Leatherwood City Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.42389, -93.76082.
      ▼ How hard is Bench Loop Trail?
      Bench Loop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bench Loop Trail?
      Bench Loop Trail has 177 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 187 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,190 ft to 1,314 ft.
      ▼ Is Bench Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Bench Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bench Loop Trail?
      Bench Loop Trail is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bench Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bench Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bench Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bench Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bench Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Bench Loop Trail. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bench Loop Trail?
      Bench Loop Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 326 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 348 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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