8.5 miles
Distance
2,034 ft
Climb
-2,033 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
7,220 ft
Altitude min
7,220 ft
Altitude start
7,221 ft
Altitude end
-48.1%
Grade max
50.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,051 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Benham Trail is a 9 mile moderately popular expert route located near Williams Arizona. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 2,034 ft with a max elevation of 9,251 ft then descends -2,033 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Oct 26, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    54 min 21 sec
  • Altitude min
    7,220 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,220 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,221 ft
  • Climb
    2,034 ft
  • Descent
    -2,033 ft
  • Grade max
    -48.1%
  • Grade min
    50.5%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,051 ft

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • AKA
    Benham National Recreation Trail
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • eBike Allowed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard

Directions

  1. Walk northwest on Benham Trail.
  2. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  3. Bear right onto Bill Williams Fire road.
  4. Continue for 70 meters.
  5. Turn right onto Benham Trail.
  6. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  7. Walk south on Bill Williams.
  8. Continue for 800 meters.
  9. Walk southeast on Bill Williams.
  10. Continue for 700 meters.
  11. Make a sharp left onto Bill Williams Fire road.
  12. Continue for 80 meters.
  13. Walk south on Benham Trail.
  14. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  15. Turn left onto Bill Williams Fire road.
  16. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  17. Bear left onto Benham Trail.
  18. Continue for 80 meters.
  19. Turn left onto Bill Williams Fire road.
  20. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  21. Bear left onto Benham Trail.
  22. Continue for 100 meters.
  23. Bear right to stay on Benham Trail.
  24. Continue for 4 kilometers.
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    Benham trail
    Benham trail
    10:03 | 509 | comments: 0 | favs:
    Jun 29, 2019
    Lower segment the upper two have trees across the trail

    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Bill Williams
    Oct 26, 2025 @ 6:59pm (America/Phoenix)
    Oct 26, 2025
    A few downed trees. Closure lifted.
    Benham Trail
    Sep 17, 2025 @ 5:28pm (America/Vancouver)
    Sep 17, 2025
    Very dry and loose, little overgrown but overall decent condition.
    more reports »
    • By Schwinnshralper26TF Pro & contributors
    • #37139 - 596 views

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