more stats
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
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • 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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 22 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 171 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,024 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Avg: 4.09 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Twisted Bench?
      Twisted Bench is 2,463 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Twisted Bench?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Twisted Bench. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Twisted Bench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Twisted Bench are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Twisted Bench?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Twisted Bench. The trail is 2,463 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Twisted Bench?
      Twisted Bench is a very popular trail. There have been 5,045 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,015 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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