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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
Avg time
Bender Details
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Riding AreaPanorama Mountain Resort
Panorama, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
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
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 111 rides
- Last: Jul 5, 2026
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Directions to bender trailhead
(50.446180, -116.234440)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bender
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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.
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How hard is Bender?
Bender is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Bender?
The trail has 171 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,311 m to 1,483 m.
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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.
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