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4,708 ft
Distance
99 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:07:38
Avg time
80 ft
Altitude change
3,043 ft
Altitude min
3,131 ft
Altitude max
3,043 ft
Altitude start
3,123 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
11.1%
Grade min
2,736 ft
Distance climb
856 ft
Distance down
1,115 ft
Distance flat
00:07:38
Avg time

Benchmark Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock - Bear’s Best
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • AKA
    Perma Grin
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25855 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100726 in Trail Running
    • #95674 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #95 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #526 in Trail Running
    • #449 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster

This slowly climbs from the road, with a short but steep section. The trail slowly levels off until the 5-Way, where the preferred quick and fun loop is to do Permagrin. This can be ridden both ways, and is fun to drop off at the end, but it is mostly ridden up to the 5-Way

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Rollers
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  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 104 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,496 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Benchmark Trail Reports

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Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:17am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 26, 2026
Jun 28, 2026 @ 8:13am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 28, 2026
Dec 23, 2025 @ 11:42pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 23, 2025
Hard climb but fun backwards
Nov 11, 2025 @ 10:26am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 11, 2025
Berrys Dive and TK are gone due to development. Only real way to get to PermaGrin ttfrom the N / NW is via Benchmark. Round the Outside dead ends...
Oct 26, 2025 @ 11:49am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 26, 2025
Soon to be taken away by new construction. TK is gone.
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on Jul 26, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.24 (19 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to benchmark trailhead (36.084880, -115.346980)

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      Bench Mark
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      7:53 | 261 | Aug 10, 2024 , Las Vegas

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      9 Reviews & Comments

      metalheadmilo17 metalheadmilo17
      This trail is so easy. Both ways. It should be green IMO. It’s as easy as TK a green.
      bdub5696 bdub5696
      Rode this today, 12/28/25. The trail is completely untouched by the development happening just below.
      LeBigProd LeBigProd
      Track is gone. They are building houses on it. So sad. 🤬

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Benchmark located?
      Benchmark is located in Red Rock - Bear’s Best, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Red Rock - Bear’s Best trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.08488, -115.34698.
      ▼ How hard is Benchmark?
      Benchmark is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Benchmark?
      Benchmark has 99 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,043 ft to 3,131 ft.
      ▼ How long is Benchmark?
      Benchmark is 4,708 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Benchmark?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Benchmark. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Benchmark? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Benchmark are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Benchmark?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Benchmark. The trail is 4,708 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Benchmark?
      Benchmark is a very popular trail. There have been 15,211 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,253 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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