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1,512 ft
Distance
-21 ft
Descent
00:01:52
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
436 ft
Altitude min
458 ft
Altitude max
457 ft
Altitude start
436 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
1,224 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:01:52
Avg time

Benchcut DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Riverwood
    Mississauga, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #38699 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1006 in Trail Running
    • #2142 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

Fun singletrack line cut out of the side of the hill. Best ridden from east to west (Towards the 403, starting on the Burnhamthorpe side). Trail has a few small drops and a jump at the end.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 100 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 896 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Benchcut DH Trail Reports

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Aug 9, 2026 @ 1:40am (America/Toronto)
Aug 8, 2026
Jul 7, 2026 @ 10:29am (America/Toronto)
Jul 7, 2026
Two fallen trees have been cleared.
Apr 8, 2026 @ 8:54am (America/Toronto)
Apr 8, 2026
trail clean up and jump tune up, trail is almost dry and ready to go
Sep 2, 2025 @ 5:23pm
Sep 2, 2025
Tree cleared at end of trail
Oct 6, 2024 @ 10:57am
Oct 6, 2024
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on Aug 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to benchcut-dh trailhead (43.565110, -79.677140)
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        Routes with this trail

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        Upper Riverwood Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 4,629 ft • 31 ft • 2 • Loop •
        The top loop in Riverwood along the 403. Great for sessioning.
        65
        Riverwood UTM Sawmill Loop
        8 miles • 440 ft • 17 • Point to Point •
        Starting out at Riverwood at the Westborough entrance heading through the trail network and then crossing...
        4.8 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Benchcut DH

        ▼ Where is Benchcut DH located?
        Benchcut DH is located in Riverwood, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Riverwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.56511, -79.67714.
        ▼ How hard is Benchcut DH?
        Benchcut DH is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Benchcut DH?
        The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 436 ft to 458 ft.
        ▼ Is Benchcut DH a point to point trail?
        Benchcut DH is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Benchcut DH?
        Benchcut DH is 1,512 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Benchcut DH?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Benchcut DH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Benchcut DH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Benchcut DH are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Benchcut DH?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Benchcut DH. The trail is 1,512 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Benchcut DH?
        Benchcut DH is a very popular trail. There have been 2,607 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,390 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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