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2,404 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
00:07:22
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
4,400 ft
Altitude min
4,462 ft
Altitude max
4,429 ft
Altitude start
4,462 ft
Altitude end
1.351%
Grade
-8.347%
Grade max
23.713%
Grade min
1,325 ft
Distance climb
1,005 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:07:22
Avg time
Benchlands Ridge Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCanmore
, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Trail TypeGravel Path
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Bike TypeGravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Benchlands Ridge is a 733 m moderately popular white difficulty family friendly gravel path trail located near Canmore Alberta. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 18 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 207 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to benchlands-ridge trailhead
(51.087760, -115.333620)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benchlands Ridge
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Where is Benchlands Ridge located?
Benchlands Ridge is located in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Canmore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.08776, -115.33362.
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How hard is Benchlands Ridge?
Benchlands Ridge is rated as White difficulty. The average grade is 1.351%.
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What is the elevation gain for Benchlands Ridge?
Benchlands Ridge has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 40 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,400 ft to 4,462 ft.
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Is Benchlands Ridge a point to point trail?
Benchlands Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
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