The bench

Fairbanks · Alaska

0.2 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

2 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Weather outlook

Cloudy
16°
14°
20°
7 mph
Gust12 mph
9:21 AM
3:50 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.

0.00 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours0.0 cm forecast snowfall in the next 48 hours

This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.

Forecast window

Friday

a high near 20°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .

About This Trail

It is techy

Mountain Biking in Fairbanks

Fairbanks is one of the mountain biking hubs in Alaska, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use The bench as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Data Source

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Ride Style

Trail

Surface

Singletrack

Technical Rating

Blue Square

Trail Style

Tech

Trail Width

Singletrack

Trail Reviews

Community ratings and recent trail conditions

3.0

★★★☆☆

1 review

Latest Condition

Prime

Perfect

F

Forrest Braband

4 mo. ago

★★★☆☆

Perfect

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The bench FAQ

Where is The bench?

The bench is a mountain bike trail near Fairbanks, Alaska. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is The bench?

The bench is 0.2 miles long, rated blue square, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 2 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for The bench?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near The bench?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Fairbanks include T-Field Road, Powerline, T-Field Road, Skarland Trail, Skarland Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is The bench?

The bench is listed as tech.

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