more stats
460 ft
Distance
-69 ft
Descent
00:00:35
Avg time
-69 ft
Altitude change
6,658 ft
Altitude min
6,727 ft
Altitude max
6,727 ft
Altitude start
6,658 ft
Altitude end
-15.059%
Grade
-19.442%
Grade max
-8.68%
Grade min
460 ft
Distance down
00:00:35
Avg time

Upper Bench Connector Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alpine Meadows Palisades Tahoe
    Tahoe City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #240631 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34687 in Trail Running
    • #23778 in Hiking
    • #32322 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #7,836 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,878 in Trail Running
    • #1,269 in Hiking
    • #2,232 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Upper Bench Connector is a 460 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Tahoe City California. Riders describe it as faint trail. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Faint trail
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 61 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Upper Bench... Trail Reports

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May 3, 2026 @ 11:48am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 3, 2026
 Closed through 1/31/27 per NF order 17-26-12
Nov 3, 2021 @ 12:00pm
Nov 3, 2021
Jun 7, 2020 @ 11:02am
Jun 7, 2020
Feb 4, 2020 @ 1:34pm
Feb 4, 2020
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on May 3, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Bench Connector located?
      Upper Bench Connector is located in Alpine Meadows Palisades Tahoe, Tahoe City, California, United States. It is part of the Alpine Meadows Palisades Tahoe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.17571, -120.21881.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Bench Connector?
      Upper Bench Connector is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.059%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Bench Connector?
      The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,658 ft to 6,727 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Bench Connector a point to point trail?
      Upper Bench Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Bench Connector?
      Upper Bench Connector is 460 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Bench Connector?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Bench Connector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Bench Connector?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Bench Connector are:
      • July (5 activities)
      • August (4 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Bench Connector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Bench Connector are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Bench Connector?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Upper Bench Connector. The trail is 460 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Bench Connector?
      Upper Bench Connector is a very popular trail. There have been 351 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 650 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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