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1.4 miles
Distance
-1,011 ft
Descent
00:27:59
Avg time
-1,013 ft
Altitude change
3,863 ft
Altitude min
4,876 ft
Altitude max
4,876 ft
Altitude start
3,865 ft
Altitude end
-13.5%
Grade
-114.8%
Grade max
1 mile
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat
00:27:59
Avg time

Flying Monkey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Virgin
    , Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Proline Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (8 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47979 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #558 in Trail Running
    • #61779 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Popular downhill trail hit by locals all year, drops you right down to the Virgin BMX track.

Access Info

Shuttle or spin up Mesa Road hang a right onto the dirt access road

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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 120 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Oct 17, 2025 @ 4:40pm (America/Phoenix)
Oct 17, 2025
 Challenging. Take it slow first time down. Definitely a must in Virgin. Great ride..!!
Jan 29, 2025 @ 5:09pm
Jan 29, 2025
 Running great! Dry and dusty, but very good.
Apr 30, 2023 @ 3:51am
Apr 30, 2023
 Was only my first time riding it. However, there was a section where rocks slid right into the single track and it took a moment or two to figure...
Oct 14, 2021 @ 2:33pm
Oct 14, 2021
Oct 10, 2021 @ 12:17pm
Oct 10, 2021
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Avg: 4.7 (28 votes)
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        Directions to flying-monkey trailhead (37.240620, -113.186720)

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        youtuber I Tried to Ride My Bike Down This DEADLY Trail...
        12:14 | 1278 | Mar 23, 2022 , Virgin
        youtuber This Was A Bad Idea! (Flying Monkey in Utah)
        11:55 | 1378 | Apr 4, 2021 , Virgin
        youtuber This Was a Mistake! / Riding a Pro-Line -...
        12:00 | 1077 | Jan 29, 2019 , Virgin
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        13:42 | 859 | Mar 22, 2024 , Virgin

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flying Monkey

        ▼ Where is Flying Monkey located?
        Flying Monkey is located in Virgin, Utah, United States. It is part of the Virgin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.24062, -113.18672.
        ▼ How hard is Flying Monkey?
        Flying Monkey is rated as Proline difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flying Monkey?
        The trail has 1,011 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,863 ft to 4,876 ft.
        ▼ Is Flying Monkey a point to point trail?
        Yes, Flying Monkey is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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