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1.2 miles
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-531 ft
Descent
00:12:19
Avg time
-494 ft
Altitude change
4,694 ft
Altitude min
5,202 ft
Altitude max
5,188 ft
Altitude start
4,695 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-32.6%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
948 ft
Distance climb
5,194 ft
Distance down
381 ft
Distance flat
00:12:19
Avg time

Electric Monkey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pass Powderkeg
    Blairmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #875 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-October
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner

Electric Monkey is a downhill-only, machine-built bike trail. On this trail, you'll find lots of flowy singletrack, as well as a few short rocky sections that add some technical challenge. There are plenty of berms and optional jumps to make this trail fun for a variety of riding styles and abilities.

Access Info

Climb Chainsaw Massacre.

Disclaimer

Downhill biking only, no hiking

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 17 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 215 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 889 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026 @ 10:29am (America/Edmonton)
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Jul 5, 2026 @ 9:47am (America/Edmonton)
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Jun 9, 2026 @ 5:37pm (America/Creston)
Jun 9, 2026
Some water and mud.
Jun 7, 2026 @ 10:01am (America/Creston)
Jun 7, 2026
Mint. Quite a few bearms have been reworked and are running very good.
May 1, 2026 @ 6:29pm (America/Edmonton)
May 1, 2026
Couple small snow patches, but worth riding. Trees are cleared. One uprooted tree just above the last ski run crossing that's pulled up part of...
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on Jul 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.2 (19 votes)
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        Directions to electric-monkey trailhead (49.599520, -114.457940)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Monkey

        Where is Electric Monkey located?
        Electric Monkey is located in Pass Powderkeg, Blairmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Pass Powderkeg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.59952, -114.45794.
        How hard is Electric Monkey?
        Electric Monkey is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Electric Monkey?
        Electric Monkey has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 531 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,694 ft to 5,202 ft.
        How long is Electric Monkey?
        Electric Monkey is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        Are dogs allowed on Electric Monkey?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Electric Monkey. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride Electric Monkey?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Electric Monkey are:
        • October (54 activities)
        • September (46 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Electric Monkey? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Electric Monkey are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Electric Monkey?
        The estimated time to ride Electric Monkey is approximately 12 minutes. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        How busy is Electric Monkey?
        Electric Monkey is a very popular trail. There have been 3,527 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,119 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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