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3,934 ft
Distance
100 ft
Climb
-136 ft
Descent
00:09:19
Avg time
-38 ft
Altitude change
606 ft
Altitude min
704 ft
Altitude max
704 ft
Altitude start
666 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-31.8%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
1,434 ft
Distance climb
1,860 ft
Distance down
640 ft
Distance flat
00:09:19
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Upper Bench Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Eagle Caves
    The Dalles, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #143348 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19227 in Trail Running
    • #118949 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Upper Bench Trail is a 3,934 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near The Dalles Oregon. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Apr 12, 2025 @ 9:24am
Apr 12, 2025
 Deep ruts and lots of damage from horses
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Bench Trail

        ▼ Where is Upper Bench Trail located?
        Upper Bench Trail is located in Eagle Caves, The Dalles, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Eagle Caves trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.62553, -121.23362.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Bench Trail?
        Upper Bench Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Bench Trail?
        Upper Bench Trail has 100 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 136 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 606 ft to 704 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Bench Trail a point to point trail?
        Upper Bench Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Bench Trail?
        Upper Bench Trail is 3,934 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Bench Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Bench Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Bench Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Bench Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Bench Trail?
        The estimated time to ride Upper Bench Trail is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 3,934 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Bench Trail?
        Upper Bench Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 104 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 105 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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