more stats
443 ft
Distance
-75 ft
Descent
00:00:35
Avg time
-75 ft
Altitude change
524 ft
Altitude min
599 ft
Altitude max
599 ft
Altitude start
525 ft
Altitude end
-17%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
-5%
Grade min
443 ft
Distance down
00:00:35
Avg time

Benched Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Allen-Whitney Memorial Forest
    Augusta, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #274458 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #322833 in Trail Running
    • #396914 in Hiking
    • #28275 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,732 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #2,689 in Trail Running
    • #3,372 in Hiking
    • #814 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Gap Jump

Short & sweet Extensive bench cut in the first section with a very sharp hairpin turn. Small gap jump along the bench cut, then a turn into the fall line and a huge jump to flat over a rock wall. This last jump can be avoided by going to the left.

Tags
Jumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 49 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Benched Trail Reports

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May 6, 2022 @ 6:19am
May 6, 2022
 It was all leaf blown and dry. Only a few small sections of mud here and there, but rideable!!! Well done to the trail maintenance folks!!
Oct 23, 2021 @ 6:39am
Oct 23, 2021
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on May 6, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Benched located?
      Benched is located in Allen-Whitney Memorial Forest, Augusta, Maine, United States. It is part of the Allen-Whitney Memorial Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.36249, -69.8608.
      ▼ How hard is Benched?
      Benched is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Benched?
      The trail has 75 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 524 ft to 599 ft.
      ▼ Is Benched a point to point trail?
      Benched is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Benched?
      Benched is 443 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Benched?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Benched. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Benched? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Benched are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Benched?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Benched. The trail is 443 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Benched?
      Benched is a moderately popular trail. There have been 90 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 107 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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