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2,753 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-367 ft
Descent
00:01:40
Avg time
-366 ft
Altitude change
891 ft
Altitude min
1,257 ft
Altitude max
1,257 ft
Altitude start
892 ft
Altitude end
-13.3%
Grade
-38.4%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
138 ft
Distance climb
2,421 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:01:40
Avg time
Hell Benched Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLedgeview
Abbotsford, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2019
Hell Benched takes off from Charlie's Canned Chicken (Where Charlie's gets really steep) and continues straight, along the hillside in a Westerly direction. It flows in a moderate manner and connects with Grandpa's Eyebrows and Mixed Bag, just before they reach the main access road.
Access Info
Access is from Charlie's Canned Chicken.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 52 rides
- 6 miles avg distance
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- 230 rides
- Last: Jun 12, 2026
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Directions to hell-benched trailhead
(49.064530, -122.211290)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hell Benched
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Where is Hell Benched located?
Hell Benched is located in Ledgeview, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ledgeview trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.06453, -122.21129.
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How hard is Hell Benched?
Hell Benched is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Hell Benched?
Hell Benched has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 367 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 891 ft to 1,257 ft.
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Is Hell Benched a point to point trail?
Hell Benched is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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