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1,076 ft
Distance
-190 ft
Descent
00:02:00
Avg time
-190 ft
Altitude change
705 ft
Altitude min
896 ft
Altitude max
896 ft
Altitude start
705 ft
Altitude end
-17.7%
Grade
-36%
Grade max
965 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:02:00
Avg time

Dance Monkey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gala Hill
    Galashiels
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #89858 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,983 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2020

Hand cut enduro style trail. Mostly red grade but with one steep chute With lots of loose shale & rocks which merits a black grading.

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Loose
Local Trail Association

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  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 8 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Dance Monkey Trail Reports

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Oct 10, 2026 @ 1:30pm (Europe/London)
Oct 10, 2026
Jun 8, 2023 @ 12:53pm
Jun 8, 2023
Mar 27, 2022 @ 10:48am
Mar 27, 2022
 Survived the storms. Small twigs/branches on trail but open and dry
Apr 28, 2021 @ 8:52am
Apr 28, 2021
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on Oct 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dance Monkey located?
      Dance Monkey is located in Gala Hill, Galashiels, United Kingdom. It is part of the Gala Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.60527, -2.80868.
      ▼ How hard is Dance Monkey?
      Dance Monkey is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 17.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dance Monkey?
      The trail has 190 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 705 ft to 896 ft.
      ▼ Is Dance Monkey a point to point trail?
      Yes, Dance Monkey is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dance Monkey?
      Dance Monkey is 1,076 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dance Monkey?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dance Monkey. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Dance Monkey? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dance Monkey are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dance Monkey?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Dance Monkey. The trail is 1,076 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dance Monkey?
      Dance Monkey is a moderately popular trail. There have been 241 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 266 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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