more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
353 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:11:28
Avg time
327 ft
Altitude change
4,601 ft
Altitude min
4,954 ft
Altitude max
4,601 ft
Altitude start
4,927 ft
Altitude end
5.089%
Grade
-14.832%
Grade max
11.869%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
355 ft
Distance down
83 ft
Distance flat
00:11:28
Avg time

Bench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    City Creek
    Pocatello, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #94725 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103884 in E-Biking
    • #138528 in Trail Running
    • #101832 in Hiking
    • #23955 in Horseback
    • #33103 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #829 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #507 in E-Biking
    • #1,045 in Trail Running
    • #805 in Hiking
    • #814 in Horseback
    • #333 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Pocatello

A straightforward way up the hill.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 2 miles average
6 Months
  • 114 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 651 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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on Oct 9, 2026
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Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bench located?
      Bench is located in City Creek, Pocatello, Idaho, United States. It is part of the City Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.8506, -112.45301.
      ▼ How hard is Bench?
      Bench is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.089%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bench?
      Bench has 353 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,601 ft to 4,954 ft.
      ▼ Is Bench a point to point trail?
      Bench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bench?
      Bench is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bench?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bench. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bench?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bench are:
      • August (55 activities)
      • June (48 activities)
      • May (47 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bench are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bench?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Bench. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bench?
      Bench is a very popular trail. There have been 3,696 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,024 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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