Bench Trail

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  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Winter Park and Fraser
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Singletrack

87' 27 m

Ascent

-154' -47 m

Descent

8,966' 2,733 m

High

8,812' 2,686 m

Low

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

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“Fast, fun descent or grinding ascent.”

— Tom Robson
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Description

Starting from Bridger Terrace, turn left to start Bench Trail, which contours as bench cut, then descends quickly. Keep your speed in check as the end of the trail presents riders with very tight switchbacks. Eventually, Bench Trail spits you out onto Fraser Chickadee.

Contacts

Local Club: Headwaters Trail Alliance

Land Manager: Winter Park & Fraser Chamber of Commerce

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