There is a small dirt pull-off where a couple cars can park. From here you start the trail from Short Cut Gulch headed up the Benjamin Link Trail to overlooks of the Flatirons.

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2.60 km

Benjamin Trail switchbacks

Highlight • Trail

The Benjamin Trail Loop is as popular with mountain bikers as it is hikers and runners. These long, swooping switchbacks are not as steep as the more direct route up …

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6.08 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

181 m

Surfaces

5.90 km

181 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,020 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

Weather

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Friday 12 December

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