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4,351 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-210 ft
Descent
00:09:20
Avg time
-157 ft
Altitude change
4,507 ft
Altitude min
4,674 ft
Altitude max
4,664 ft
Altitude start
4,507 ft
Altitude end
-3.62%
Grade
-19.671%
Grade max
9.68%
Grade min
1,076 ft
Distance climb
2,742 ft
Distance down
532 ft
Distance flat
00:09:20
Avg time
Benchlands Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMontane
Canmore, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, CX
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonMay-Oct
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBridge
Rightmost trail in Eagle Conservation site, frequented by both bikers and hikers, both directions but more fun downhill as it leads right into the Bench in front of Benchland Terrace. Mostly roots, sawed-off trees and 2 small bridges with some gentle uphill sections and chill downhill.
On the lower end of Intermediate.
Access Info
Bike all the way up to Eagle Terrace rightside deadend and take the trail up towards silvertip area. Pass a few closed trails to the left and there will be an opening with a drop-in into a righthand turn. Alternatively, you can keep going up on the same trail and arrive at the top of Silvertip road or take a right and go on Montane Traverse
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 1 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 23 rides
- Last: May 5, 2026
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(51.092660, -115.327030)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benchlands
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Where is Benchlands located?
Benchlands is located in Montane, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Montane trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.09266, -115.32703.
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How hard is Benchlands?
Benchlands is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.62%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Benchlands?
Benchlands has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 210 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,507 ft to 4,674 ft.
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Is Benchlands a point to point trail?
Benchlands is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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