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1,122 ft
Distance
-72 ft
Descent
00:01:23
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
479 ft
Altitude min
552 ft
Altitude max
551 ft
Altitude start
479 ft
Altitude end
-6.449%
Grade
-10.432%
Grade max
0.784%
Grade min
1,043 ft
Distance down
80 ft
Distance flat
00:01:23
Avg time

Franklin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ben Shemen
  • AKA
    יוני פרנקלין
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29386 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3298 in E-Biking
    • #3431 in Trail Running
    • #4542 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

One of the oldest, short and very fast lane, leave the brakes cold all the way, don't forget to use them towards the end

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 376 rides
  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.08 (6 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin

        ▼ Where is Franklin located?
        Franklin is located in Ben Shemen, Israel. It is part of the Ben Shemen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 31.94125, 34.96452.
        ▼ How hard is Franklin?
        Franklin is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.449%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Franklin?
        The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 479 ft to 552 ft.
        ▼ Is Franklin a point to point trail?
        Franklin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Franklin?
        Franklin is 1,122 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Franklin?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Franklin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Franklin?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Franklin are:
        • October (34 activities)
        • July (23 activities)
        • September (19 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Franklin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Franklin are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Franklin?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Franklin. The trail is 1,122 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Franklin?
        Franklin is a very popular trail. There have been 6,774 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,493 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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