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1.9 miles
Distance
246 ft
Climb
-396 ft
Descent
00:22:13
Avg time
-151 ft
Altitude change
388 ft
Altitude min
612 ft
Altitude max
539 ft
Altitude start
388 ft
Altitude end
-1.494%
Grade
-22.083%
Grade max
16.728%
Grade min
4,204 ft
Distance climb
5,221 ft
Distance down
653 ft
Distance flat
00:22:13
Avg time
Middle Bench Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHornby Island
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity10 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonAll year round
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
Very gentle trail, with a very gentle climb and descent. Primarily a walking path to Shingle Spit, but wide and well maintained. 'Dead ends' at Shingle Spit, with no quick access back to the trail network. Equally no quick access to Ford's Cove. Can be done on a non-suspension bike very comfortably. Great for beginners just looking to get outside and off tarmac.
Access Info
Access via Euston Road (EAST) or Mount Road (WEST)
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- 42 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Directions to middle-bench-trail trailhead
(49.500670, -124.665680)
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★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 908 ft • 29 •
Modified from the recommended bike pirate loop so you can start from the ferry
3 miles • 615 ft • 8 • Loop •
This 5.6 kilometer walk will take approximately 90 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Bench Trail
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Where is Middle Bench Trail located?
Middle Bench Trail is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50067, -124.66568.
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How hard is Middle Bench Trail?
Middle Bench Trail is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.494%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Middle Bench Trail?
Middle Bench Trail has 246 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 396 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 388 ft to 612 ft.
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Is Middle Bench Trail a point to point trail?
Middle Bench Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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