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4,970 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
00:15:52
Avg time
-109 ft
Altitude change
10,100 ft
Altitude min
10,225 ft
Altitude max
10,225 ft
Altitude start
10,115 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-16.3%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
1,220 ft
Distance climb
3,074 ft
Distance down
676 ft
Distance flat
00:15:52
Avg time

Tamarack Bench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bishop
    , California
  • Ref Number
    3003B
  • AKA
    Sand Canyon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #247825 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67425 in Trail Running
    • #127556 in Hiking
    • #43593 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #8,048 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,266 in Trail Running
    • #7,131 in Hiking
    • #3,428 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Short single at the top of Sand Canyon

Tags
Canyon
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 7 rides
  • Last: Jul 12, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tamarack Bench located?
      Tamarack Bench is located in Bishop, California, United States. It is part of the Bishop trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.45194, -118.72029.
      ▼ How hard is Tamarack Bench?
      Tamarack Bench is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tamarack Bench?
      Tamarack Bench has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,100 ft to 10,225 ft.
      ▼ Is Tamarack Bench a point to point trail?
      Tamarack Bench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tamarack Bench?
      Tamarack Bench is 4,970 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tamarack Bench?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tamarack Bench. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tamarack Bench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tamarack Bench are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tamarack Bench?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Tamarack Bench. The trail is 4,970 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tamarack Bench?
      Tamarack Bench is a very popular trail. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 33 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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