more stats
3,064 ft
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:06:13
Avg time
99 ft
Altitude change
2,181 ft
Altitude min
2,290 ft
Altitude max
2,187 ft
Altitude start
2,287 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
2,057 ft
Distance climb
341 ft
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat
00:06:13
Avg time

Bench Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rocky Top
    Yakima, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94081 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #342150 in Trail Running
    • #132715 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,568 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #7,976 in Trail Running
    • #4,452 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    March - December
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Rolling singletrack, non-technical traverse.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 169 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Bench Trail Trail Reports

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Aug 26, 2026 @ 6:32pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 26, 2026
 Awesome shape!
Jun 8, 2026 @ 9:25am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 8, 2026
Most trails are closed as dictated by either a sign or map at the trailhead.
May 6, 2023 @ 11:19am
May 6, 2023
 With regards to the entire Rocky top Trail system, half the trails are closed. The other half are not maintained. What’s left is good riding...
Dec 3, 2020 @ 1:15pm
Dec 3, 2020
Oct 31, 2020 @ 2:19pm
Oct 31, 2020
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on Aug 26, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bench Trail located?
      Bench Trail is located in Rocky Top, Yakima, Washington, United States. It is part of the Rocky Top trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.62237, -120.70082.
      ▼ How hard is Bench Trail?
      Bench Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bench Trail?
      Bench Trail has 117 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,181 ft to 2,290 ft.
      ▼ Is Bench Trail a point to point trail?
      Bench Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bench Trail?
      Bench Trail is 3,064 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bench Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bench Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bench Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bench Trail are:
      • April (4 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bench Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bench Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bench Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Bench Trail. The trail is 3,064 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bench Trail?
      Bench Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,854 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,854 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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