This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1,650 ft
Distance
-96 ft
Descent
00:00:35
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
326 ft
Altitude min
424 ft
Altitude max
423 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
1.3%
Grade min
79 ft
Distance climb
1,516 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:00:35
Avg time

Benched Az Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Manly Dam
    Sydney
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year round
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Northern Beaches Council

A sick flowy down hill track with lots of fun features. Including gap jumps, step ups & step downs, ladder drop, berms and rock rollers

Access Info

Start of the trail is off Warringah Rd opposite Governor Phillip Lookout

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
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  • 5 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Benched Az Trail Reports

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Oct 7, 2021 @ 9:15pm
Oct 7, 2021
 Trail has been fenced off by unit 8, bridge gap has been completely destroyed
Oct 7, 2021 @ 9:15pm
Oct 7, 2021
 Fenced off and wooden bridge destroyed
Oct 7, 2021 @ 9:15pm
Oct 7, 2021
 Trail has been fenced off by unit 8 and the wooden bridge gap has been completely destroyed leaving a gap at the river
Oct 7, 2021 @ 9:15pm
Oct 7, 2021
 Trail has been fenced off by unit 8, bridge gap has been completely destroyed leaving a gap across the river.
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on Oct 7, 2021
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to benched-az trailhead (-33.755000, 151.264120)
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      Sep 13, 2021 @ 5:42pm
      Sep 13, 2021
      Wooden features 3Bridges 2

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      5.0 ★★★★★
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      LukevRHJDB
      Trail is now closed due to private property
      MatyV
      Fun and flowy trail, with some nice jumps, rock rolls and even a wooden creek gap.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Benched Az located?
      Benched Az is located in Manly Dam, Sydney, Australia. It is part of the Manly Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.755, 151.26412.
      ▼ How hard is Benched Az?
      Benched Az is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Benched Az?
      The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 326 ft to 424 ft.
      ▼ Is Benched Az a point to point trail?
      Yes, Benched Az is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Benched Az?
      Benched Az is 1,650 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Benched Az?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Benched Az. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Benched Az?
      Benched Az is best visited during: All year round.
      ▼ How do I access Benched Az? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Benched Az are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Benched Az?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Benched Az. The trail is 1,650 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Benched Az?
      Benched Az is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 120 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 393 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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