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312 ft
Distance
-23 ft
Descent
1,194 ft
High Point
-23 ft
Altitude change
1,171 ft
Altitude min
1,194 ft
Altitude start
1,171 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade
-11.3%
Grade max
-4%
Grade min
312 ft
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Eric's Bench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    McGillivray Falls / Caddy Lake
    West Hawk Lake, Manitoba
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #309486 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #240226 in E-Biking
    • #316713 in Trail Running
    • #440709 in Hiking
    • #40611 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #628 in Mountain Biking · Manitoba [+]
    • #463 in E-Biking
    • #642 in Trail Running
    • #1,011 in Hiking
    • #337 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Walk this trail to Eric's Bench for a view of McGillivray Lake

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  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Eric's Bench located?
      Eric's Bench is located in McGillivray Falls / Caddy Lake, West Hawk Lake, Manitoba, Canada. It is part of the McGillivray Falls / Caddy Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.80521, -95.25152.
      ▼ How hard is Eric's Bench?
      Eric's Bench is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Eric's Bench?
      The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,171 ft to 1,194 ft.
      ▼ Is Eric's Bench a point to point trail?
      Eric's Bench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Eric's Bench?
      Eric's Bench is 312 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Eric's Bench?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Eric's Bench. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Eric's Bench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Eric's Bench are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Eric's Bench?
      Eric's Bench is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 13 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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