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4,524 ft
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:07:01
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
1,471 ft
Altitude min
1,544 ft
Altitude max
1,499 ft
Altitude start
1,519 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-16.6%
Grade max
22.1%
Grade min
2,208 ft
Distance climb
1,378 ft
Distance down
938 ft
Distance flat
00:07:01
Avg time

Benchin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Melrose Town Trails
    Melrose
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #90294 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Climbing for access to the central part of the network or a cruisy descent

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 73 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Benchin Trail Reports

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May 7, 2026 @ 2:01am (Australia/Adelaide)
May 6, 2026
May 31, 2025 @ 8:35am
May 31, 2025
May 18, 2025 @ 1:31pm
May 18, 2025
May 11, 2025 @ 12:31am
May 11, 2025
 Loose rocks everywhere, could use some maintenance.
Oct 21, 2022 @ 10:51am
Oct 21, 2022
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Status:
on May 7, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to benchin trailhead (-32.825900, 138.176150)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Benchin located?
      Benchin is located in Melrose Town Trails, Melrose, Australia. It is part of the Melrose Town Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.8259, 138.17615.
      ▼ How hard is Benchin?
      Benchin is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Benchin?
      Benchin has 109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,471 ft to 1,544 ft.
      ▼ Is Benchin a point to point trail?
      Benchin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Benchin?
      Benchin is 4,524 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Benchin?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Benchin. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Benchin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Benchin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Benchin?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Benchin. The trail is 4,524 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Benchin?
      Benchin is a moderately popular trail. There have been 505 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 559 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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