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Wyoming

Shell Bench

10.2 mi

Distance

2,904 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 52m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Shell Bench is a point-to-point trail in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It is 10 miles long and gains 2,904 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to bikes. The nearest town is Shell, Wyoming, about 6 miles away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,551 ft
Max:2,384 ft
Gain:909 ft
Loss:121 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,551 ft and 2,384 ft across 10.5 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,551 ft1,829 ft2,107 ft2,384 ft0.0 mi2.6 mi5.2 mi7.9 mi10.5 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,551 ft
High point8.2 mi2,384 ft
End10.5 mi2,339 ft

Trail Details

Bike access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Shell, WY · about 6 mi away
County:
Big Horn County, WY

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 17, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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