more stats
2,044 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:05:37
Avg time
37 ft
Altitude change
353 ft
Altitude min
390 ft
Altitude max
354 ft
Altitude start
390 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-1.6%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
1,125 ft
Distance climb
233 ft
Distance down
686 ft
Distance flat
00:05:37
Avg time

Old Bench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Franklin Falls Dam
    Franklin, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 90 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #13573 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31763 in Trail Running
    • #19191 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corps of Engineers

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AI Generated Description

Old Bench is a 2,044 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Franklin New Hampshire. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
  • Central NH NEMBA
    Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 221 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,901 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Old Bench Trail Reports

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May 17, 2026 @ 10:37am (America/New_York)
May 17, 2026
Nov 8, 2025 @ 11:19am (America/New_York)
Nov 8, 2025
Oct 18, 2025 @ 1:23pm (America/New_York)
Oct 18, 2025
 All clear.
Oct 14, 2025 @ 5:09pm (America/New_York)
Oct 14, 2025
 Small tree down across the trail right near the wooden bridge
Oct 14, 2025 @ 9:30am (America/New_York)
Oct 14, 2025
 Tree down just after the feature
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Status:
on May 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      May 5, 2016 @ 2:05pm
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      May 5, 2016 @ 2:05pm
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      Oct 14, 2025 @ 6:30am
      Oct 14, 2025

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Bench located?
      Old Bench is located in Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Franklin Falls Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.48332, -71.65618.
      ▼ How hard is Old Bench?
      Old Bench is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Bench?
      Old Bench has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 353 ft to 390 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Bench a point to point trail?
      Old Bench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Bench?
      Old Bench is 2,044 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Bench?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Bench. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Old Bench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Bench are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Bench?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Old Bench. The trail is 2,044 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Bench?
      Old Bench is a very popular trail. There have been 6,441 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,809 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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