12.2 mi
Distance
1,280 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 38m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
West Bench Trail is an out-and-back trail in Grand Mesa National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Mesa County, Colorado. It is 12 miles long and gains 1,280 feet. The nearest town is Cedaredge, Colorado, about 14 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,987 ft |
| High point | 5.7 mi | 3,079 ft |
| End | 12.2 mi | 2,987 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cedaredge, CO · about 14 mi away
- County:
- Mesa County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Grand Mesa National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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