more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-236 ft
Descent
00:04:53
Avg time
-199 ft
Altitude change
1,799 ft
Altitude min
1,999 ft
Altitude max
1,999 ft
Altitude start
1,801 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-33.9%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
1,378 ft
Distance climb
3,757 ft
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:04:53
Avg time

Middle Bench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Crawford Trails
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #89516 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,513 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

As of 2023 Middle Bench as been reroute by FOSS to avoid the wetland and prevent BC Park user to trespass into the Arthon Quarry. Please use Middle Bench to return to the parking lot or the Stewart West entrance and avoid crossing into a private property and active mining site. Middle Bench is the easiest way to return from Earring and Crawford DH

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 43 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 209 rides
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Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Creston)
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Sep 5, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Vancouver)
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Nov 23, 2024 @ 1:16pm
Nov 23, 2024
 Beautifully brushed and in great shape all the way to Earring.
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Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Middle Bench located?
      Middle Bench is located in Crawford Trails, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Crawford Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.80068, -119.44293.
      ▼ How hard is Middle Bench?
      Middle Bench is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Middle Bench?
      Middle Bench has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 236 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,799 ft to 1,999 ft.
      ▼ Is Middle Bench a point to point trail?
      Middle Bench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Middle Bench?
      Middle Bench is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Middle Bench?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Middle Bench. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Middle Bench?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Middle Bench are:
      • May (25 activities)
      • October (24 activities)
      • April (23 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Middle Bench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Bench are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Middle Bench?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Middle Bench. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Middle Bench?
      Middle Bench is a very popular trail. There have been 726 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,422 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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