MTB Project Logo
Climb
MTB
Hike
Trailrun
Ski
Limited Time70% OffonX Backcountry

Benson Grade

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 1.8 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. MI
  3. …Upper Peninsula
  4. Marquette South Trails
Explore MTB in 3D
Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.
Previous Next

“The main access to the west side of the South Marquette Trail System. ”

Leslie Kehmeier
Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Google Map
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

0.6

Miles

1.0

KM
Doubletrack

1,120' 341 m

High

854' 260 m

Low

266' 81 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Benson Grade is the main access to several trails on the west side of the South Marquette Trail System. The route is a maintained gravel road that is a moderately steep climb.

The top of Benson provides a link to Down Dogger, Eh Line, Red Loop and Flow.

Contacts

Local Club: Noquemanon Trail Network - NTN

Land Manager: City of Marquette, MI

Shared By:

Leslie Kehmeier
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  1.8 from 5 votes

#21

in Marquette South Trails

#37412

Overall
  1.8 from 5 votes
5 Star
0%
4 Star
0%
3 Star
20%
2 Star
40%
1 Star
40%
Trail Rankings

#21

in Marquette South Trails

#586

in Michigan

#37,412

Overall
5 Views Last Month
1,298 Since Jun 16, 2015
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
0%
0%
40%
40%
20%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

Getting things started on the upper part of Down Dogger trail.
Jun 18, 2015 near Marquette, MI
225 Resurrection Trail @Boys on Bikes - Ride MTB.
Jul 25, 2022 near Marquette, MI
A berm to roller combination on Eh Line trail.
Jun 26, 2015 near Marquette, MI

0 Comments

Weather

Current Trail Conditions

All Clear 90 days ago
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Jul 4, 2021
Micah Plimpton
2.4mi
Jun 18, 2020
Alex Ray
Jul 25, 2018
Private User

Nearby Recommended Routes

Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started