more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ledgeview
    Abbotsford, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78493 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112869 in Trail Running
    • #83280 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019

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
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 71 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 269 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Hell Benched Trail Reports

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May 30, 2026 @ 12:43pm (America/Vancouver)
May 30, 2026
Aug 26, 2024 @ 10:48am
Aug 26, 2024
large tree down. clear now
Aug 24, 2024 @ 6:49pm
Aug 24, 2024
 Large tree down near the end of hill benched
Aug 24, 2024 @ 6:49pm
Aug 24, 2024
 Large tree down near the end of hill benched
Aug 1, 2024 @ 12:37pm
Aug 1, 2024
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Status:
on May 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      jmsjns
      Very good trail if you wanna ride a steep blue run.

      Not as good a trail if you enjoy turning.
      aearle
      This will be a great trail but at the moment it is very overgrown with stinging nettle.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Hell Benched?
      Hell Benched is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.3%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Hell Benched?
      Hell Benched is 2,753 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hell Benched?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hell Benched. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hell Benched? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hell Benched are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hell Benched?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Hell Benched. The trail is 2,753 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hell Benched?
      Hell Benched is a very popular trail. There have been 1,268 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,309 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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