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3,031 ft
Distance
282 ft
Climb
00:08:13
Avg time
283 ft
Altitude change
846 ft
Altitude min
1,130 ft
Altitude max
846 ft
Altitude start
1,129 ft
Altitude end
9.4%
Grade
-1.7%
Grade max
26%
Grade min
2,661 ft
Distance climb
39 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:08:13
Avg time

Benson Grade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Marquette NTN South Trails
    Marquette, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Noquemanon Trail Network

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Benson Grade is a highly rated 3,031 ft popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Marquette Michigan. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 282 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Aug 12, 2025 @ 9:17am
Aug 12, 2025
 Tree down near hard tail crossing
Aug 11, 2025 @ 11:10am
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Jul 11, 2025 @ 10:32am
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Jul 10, 2025 @ 10:29am
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Jan 12, 2025 @ 2:04pm
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Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (9 votes)
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        Directions to benson-grade trailhead (46.512720, -87.413400)

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        May 28, 2023 @ 5:40pm
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        Sep 26, 2020 @ 2:41pm
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        Feb 29, 2004 @ 7:43pm
        Feb 29, 2004

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        Brad Doren ebike drop #fridayfails
        0:08 | 268 | Apr 12, 2019 , Marquette
        Benson Grade Freeride Marquette Michigan
        0:25 | 374 | Jul 8, 2015 , Marquette
        Riding the Benson Grade Fall 2013
        4:21 | 287 | Nov 18, 2013 , Marquette
        Freeride on the Benson Grade
        3:56 | 324 | Jul 11, 2011 , Marquette

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Benson Grade

        ▼ Where is Benson Grade located?
        Benson Grade is located in Marquette NTN South Trails, Marquette, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Marquette NTN South Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.51272, -87.4134.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Benson Grade?
        Benson Grade has 282 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 846 ft to 1,130 ft.
        ▼ Is Benson Grade a point to point trail?
        Benson Grade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Benson Grade?
        Benson Grade is 3,031 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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