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1,122 ft
Distance
-72 ft
Descent
00:01:27
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
00:01:27
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
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #38163 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5799 in E-Biking
    • #344838 in Trail Running
    • #119345 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #35 in Mountain Biking · Israel [+]
    • #13 in E-Biking
    • #251 in Trail Running
    • #93 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 386 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.08 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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:
      • May (28 activities)
      • June (28 activities)
      • April (26 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 6,919 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,675 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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