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2,463 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
4,651 ft
Altitude min
4,765 ft
Altitude max
4,764 ft
Altitude start
4,651 ft
Altitude end
-4.595%
Grade
-14.97%
Grade max
5.429%
Grade min
417 ft
Distance climb
1,746 ft
Distance down
300 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
Avg time

Twisted Bench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    City Creek
    Pocatello, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #40747 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50550 in Trail Running
    • #53166 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    City of Pocatello

This trail runs alongside Bench but with more twists and dips.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 7 miles average
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  • 115 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 954 rides
  • Last: Jul 21, 2026
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Avg: 4.09 (5 votes)
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        Routes with this trail

        5.0 38 miles 5,624 ft 6 Loop
        Official course for Pocatello fall 60k ultra
        10 miles 1,253 ft 5 Loop
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Twisted Bench

        Where is Twisted Bench located?
        Twisted Bench is located in City Creek, Pocatello, Idaho, United States. It is part of the City Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.8467, -112.45491.
        How hard is Twisted Bench?
        Twisted Bench is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.595%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Twisted Bench?
        Twisted Bench has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,651 ft to 4,765 ft.
        Is Twisted Bench a point to point trail?
        Twisted Bench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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