more stats
2.6 miles
Distance
572 ft
Climb
-572 ft
Descent
01:27:54
Avg time
4,364 ft
Altitude min
4,732 ft
Altitude max
4,364 ft
Altitude start
4,364 ft
Altitude end
-21.671%
Grade max
25.293%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat
01:27:54
Avg time

Sand Bench Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Zion National Park
    Springdale, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Hiking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #36417 in Hiking [+]
    • #32879 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #927 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #710 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Commercial horse trail from March to October. Hike atop a massive landslide under The Sentinel. Deep sand and little shade. Bathrooms and water filling stations are available at the Zion Lodge.

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Sandy

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sand Bench Loop located?
      Sand Bench Loop is located in Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah, United States. It is part of the Zion National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.23643, -112.96659.
      ▼ How hard is Sand Bench Loop?
      Sand Bench Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sand Bench Loop?
      Sand Bench Loop has 572 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 572 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,364 ft to 4,732 ft.
      ▼ Is Sand Bench Loop a point to point trail?
      Sand Bench Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sand Bench Loop?
      Sand Bench Loop is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sand Bench Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sand Bench Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Sand Bench Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Sand Bench Loop are:
      • March (4 activities)
      • October (3 activities)
      • February (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sand Bench Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sand Bench Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Sand Bench Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 21 minutes to hike Sand Bench Loop. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sand Bench Loop?
      Sand Bench Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 111 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 118 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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