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3,100 ft
Distance
-560 ft
Descent
00:06:23
Avg time
-561 ft
Altitude change
4,302 ft
Altitude min
4,864 ft
Altitude max
4,864 ft
Altitude start
4,304 ft
Altitude end
-18.1%
Grade
-43.7%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
33 ft
Distance climb
3,054 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:06:23
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Bender Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Panorama Mountain Resort
    Panorama, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #59076 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74166 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Panorama Mountain Resort

A trail of two halves which starts as a large jump line (30-40 ft tables) and then becomes fast, steep, flowy singletrack. The singletrack section is more single black with many optional double black wood features and drops. Bender to Hell's Bells is a great lap for those who like air time.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to bender trailhead (50.446180, -116.234440)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bender

        ▼ Where is Bender located?
        Bender is located in Panorama Mountain Resort, Panorama, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Panorama Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.44618, -116.23444.
        ▼ How hard is Bender?
        Bender is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bender?
        The trail has 560 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,302 ft to 4,864 ft.
        ▼ Is Bender a point to point trail?
        Yes, Bender is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bender?
        Bender is 3,100 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bender?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bender. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bender?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bender are:
        • July (41 activities)
        • August (24 activities)
        • June (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Bender? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bender are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bender?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Bender. The trail is 3,100 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bender?
        Bender is a very popular trail. There have been 1,115 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,434 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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