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4,351 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-210 ft
Descent
00:09:20
Avg time
-157 ft
Altitude change
4,507 ft
Altitude min
4,674 ft
Altitude max
4,664 ft
Altitude start
4,507 ft
Altitude end
-3.62%
Grade
-19.671%
Grade max
9.68%
Grade min
1,076 ft
Distance climb
2,742 ft
Distance down
532 ft
Distance flat
00:09:20
Avg time

Benchlands Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Montane
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #267626 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113055 in Trail Running
    • #253533 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Rightmost trail in Eagle Conservation site, frequented by both bikers and hikers, both directions but more fun downhill as it leads right into the Bench in front of Benchland Terrace. Mostly roots, sawed-off trees and 2 small bridges with some gentle uphill sections and chill downhill.
On the lower end of Intermediate.

Access Info

Bike all the way up to Eagle Terrace rightside deadend and take the trail up towards silvertip area. Pass a few closed trails to the left and there will be an opening with a drop-in into a righthand turn. Alternatively, you can keep going up on the same trail and arrive at the top of Silvertip road or take a right and go on Montane Traverse

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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Benchlands Trail Reports

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Sep 23, 2023 @ 1:48pm
Sep 23, 2023
 Construction destruction to north section, no longer in existence. Trail now follows edge of construction site, requires track edit
Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:24pm
Apr 28, 2023
 Lower trail is clear and dry lots of loose rocks. Good fun.
Sep 12, 2022 @ 6:27pm
Sep 12, 2022
 Major construction and several sets of fences at the eastern junction of Benchlands and Benchlands Connector. The upper loop is possibly...
May 16, 2020 @ 1:10pm
May 16, 2020
Oct 23, 2019 @ 6:03pm
Oct 23, 2019
 Bear closure has been reduced to a warning. Trail conditions are variable.
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Emartel007
      Trail is really bad and it comes to a part it does not exist anymore. I would avoid this once you come to the Y.
      Crasher642
      Ride benchlands connector instead. The golf course has done some work which has wrecked large parts of the trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Benchlands located?
      Benchlands is located in Montane, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Montane trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.09266, -115.32703.
      ▼ How hard is Benchlands?
      Benchlands is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.62%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Benchlands?
      Benchlands has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 210 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,507 ft to 4,674 ft.
      ▼ Is Benchlands a point to point trail?
      Benchlands is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Benchlands?
      Benchlands is 4,351 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Benchlands?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Benchlands. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Benchlands?
      Benchlands is best visited during: May-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Benchlands? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Benchlands are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Benchlands?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Benchlands. The trail is 4,351 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Benchlands?
      Benchlands is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 152 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 160 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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