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2,152 ft
Distance
-252 ft
Descent
00:11:37
Avg time
-252 ft
Altitude change
634 ft
Altitude min
887 ft
Altitude max
886 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
-11.7%
Grade
-41.4%
Grade max
5.6%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
2,028 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:11:37
Avg time

Brass Monkey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stocking Lake Area
    Ladysmith, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #28103 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139013 in Trail Running
    • #128712 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,375 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #8,058 in Trail Running
    • #7,114 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride

Best trail in Ladysmith.

Starts with a punchy little flat/uphill section leading to a rock bluff. Then the descent begins into loamy twisty single-track. A steep section and some technical sections push intermediate skill levels.

There are little wood ramps and features. Optional jumps. Berms. All around downhill fun.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 9 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Brass Monkey Trail Reports

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Aug 31, 2025 @ 7:45am
Aug 31, 2025
Feb 19, 2024 @ 9:57pm
Feb 19, 2024
no issues
Jan 2, 2024 @ 8:25pm
Jan 2, 2024
tree down across trail where it goes through the slash, will cut out this weekend
Jun 19, 2022 @ 5:40pm
Jun 19, 2022
reporter
Did some tidy up, cut out some mini stumps, cut some dead wood including a 4” diameter tree across the trail.
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Status:
on Aug 31, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to brass-monkey-520642 trailhead (48.958040, -123.804210)

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      youtuber Brass Monkey Trail Preview / Ladysmith B.C
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      3:23 | 427 | Feb 19, 2024 , Ladysmith
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Windpig
      We walked up this trail to see if it would be suitable for us before we tried to ride it. I'm thinking that it's more black for someone to ride the whole thing. Lots of steep sections and small drops. Great trail for more experienced riders.
      monkeyandmoose monkeyandmoose
      Great work to whoever has continued the slash jump!! Lookin great
      Rathalos Rathalos
      Amazing trail. Lots of speed, features and just pure fun from top to bottom.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brass Monkey located?
      Brass Monkey is located in Stocking Lake Area, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Stocking Lake Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.95804, -123.80421.
      ▼ How hard is Brass Monkey?
      Brass Monkey is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 11.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brass Monkey?
      The trail has 252 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 634 ft to 887 ft.
      ▼ Is Brass Monkey a point to point trail?
      Brass Monkey is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brass Monkey?
      Brass Monkey is 2,152 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brass Monkey?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Brass Monkey. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Brass Monkey? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brass Monkey are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brass Monkey?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Brass Monkey. The trail is 2,152 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brass Monkey?
      Brass Monkey is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 80 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 81 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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