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1,024 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-116 ft
Descent
1,318 ft
High Point
-113 ft
Altitude change
1,205 ft
Altitude min
1,318 ft
Altitude start
1,204 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-39.7%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
823 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
Bench Cut-Off Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSycamore Canyon
Riverside, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
"Bench Cut-Off" is an Intermediate/Blue trail in Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park.
This is a well-established trail in an environmentally sensitive area. Please do not cut new lines or create new trails in this sector.
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- 2 miles avg distance
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- Last: Apr 22, 2026
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(33.951360, -117.320120)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bench Cut-Off
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Where is Bench Cut-Off located?
Bench Cut-Off is located in Sycamore Canyon, Riverside, California, United States. It is part of the Sycamore Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.95136, -117.32012.
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How hard is Bench Cut-Off?
Bench Cut-Off is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Bench Cut-Off?
Bench Cut-Off has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 116 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,205 ft to 1,318 ft.
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Is Bench Cut-Off a point to point trail?
Bench Cut-Off is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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