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230 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
00:00:16
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
772 ft
Altitude min
777 ft
Altitude max
772 ft
Altitude start
778 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
5.8%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
171 ft
Distance flat
00:00:16
Avg time

Bench Side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve
    Morgan Hill, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #143242 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31658 in Trail Running
    • #9922 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year-round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority

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Bench Side is a 230 ft popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Morgan Hill California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 4 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bench Side located?
      Bench Side is located in Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, Morgan Hill, California, United States. It is part of the Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.16302, -121.73486.
      ▼ How hard is Bench Side?
      Bench Side is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bench Side?
      Bench Side has 4 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 772 ft to 777 ft.
      ▼ Is Bench Side a point to point trail?
      Bench Side is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bench Side?
      Bench Side is 230 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bench Side?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bench Side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bench Side?
      Bench Side is best visited during: Year-round.
      ▼ How do I access Bench Side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bench Side are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bench Side?
      The estimated time to ride Bench Side is approximately 0 minute. The trail is 230 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Bench Side?
      Bench Side is a very popular trail. There have been 520 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 619 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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