bench warmer Mountain Biking Trail

more stats

1,095 ft

Distance

39 ft

Climb

-26 ft

Descent

00:02:02

Avg time

12 ft

Altitude change

1,034 ft

Altitude min

1,065 ft

Altitude max

1,034 ft

Altitude start

1,046 ft

Altitude end

1.079%

Grade

-12.978%

Grade max

10.499%

Grade min

449 ft

Distance climb

448 ft

Distance down

176 ft

Distance flat

00:02:02

Avg time

bench warmer Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Guelph
, Ontario
Difficulty Rating

Black Diamond Rate
Voted Difficulty

Black Diamond (3 votes)
Local Popularity
35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
Global Ranking
#128666 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #89636 in Trail Running
- #152345 in Hiking
- #13465 in Winter Fat Biking
Provincial Ranking
#3,019 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
- #2,197 in Trail Running
- #5,511 in Hiking
- #1,011 in Winter Fat Biking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

AM, XC, Fat
Direction

Both Directions
Climb Difficulty

Black Diamond
Physical Rating

Hard
Dogs Allowed

Yes
TTFs on Trail

Berm
Year Opened

2018

Extends the top of 'Golf Balls' with some techy switchbacks.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

0 rides

6 Months

4 rides
21 miles avg distance

All

101 rides
Last: Oct 9, 2026

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bench warmer Trail Reports

status	date	description
	May 15, 2022 @ 8:00am May 15, 2022
	Oct 21, 2018 @ 9:38am Oct 21, 2018

2.5 ★★★★★

2 Ratings

5 ★

4 ★

3 ★ 50%

2 ★ 50%

1 ★

3 Reviews & Comments

Score Time Post Comment

jeffrocx Sep 17, 2018 at 8:28

Those switchbacks are way more techy than a blue, my two cents on the matter.

RockyRaccoon Aug 21, 2018 at 8:43

You can always suggest an edit, like I just did...

hipposauce Aug 21, 2018 at 7:07

There’s definitely no black diamonds / wall rides / jumps / teeter totters in there - best not to mislead other riders

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Frequently Asked Questions

▼ Where is bench warmer located?

bench warmer is located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Guelph trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.54393, -80.22627.

▼ How hard is bench warmer?

bench warmer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.079%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.

▼ What is the elevation gain for bench warmer?

bench warmer has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,034 ft to 1,065 ft.

▼ Is bench warmer a point to point trail?

bench warmer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ How long is bench warmer?

bench warmer is 1,095 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ Are dogs allowed on bench warmer?

Yes, dogs are allowed on bench warmer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.

▼ When is the best time of year to ride bench warmer?

Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride bench warmer are:

September (3 activities)
October (3 activities)
May (2 activities)

Check the reports page for current trail conditions.

▼ How do I access bench warmer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to bench warmer are:

Parking (1.4 miles away)
Parking Lot - Royal Recreation Trail (2.2 miles away)
Arkell Springs MTB Parking (2.5 miles away)

View all parking locations in the area.

▼ How long does it take to ride bench warmer?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride bench warmer. The trail is 1,095 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is bench warmer?

bench warmer is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 433 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 648 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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