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3,488 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-634 ft
Descent
00:06:17
Avg time
-617 ft
Altitude change
3,798 ft
Altitude min
4,415 ft
Altitude max
4,415 ft
Altitude start
3,798 ft
Altitude end
-17.693%
Grade
-47.904%
Grade max
5.47%
Grade min
337 ft
Distance climb
3,151 ft
Distance down
00:06:17
Avg time

Lower Dirty Monkey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Swansea Mountain Recreation Site
    Invermere, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Jump Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #100544 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77059 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Lower Dirty Monkey is a highly rated 1 km popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Invermere British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 80 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Lower Dirty Monkey Trail Reports

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Jun 27, 2023 @ 3:36am
Jun 27, 2023
Apr 21, 2023 @ 2:32am
Apr 21, 2023
 Smooches in from the road about halfway up due to snow. Not ready yet
Apr 8, 2023 @ 12:37pm
Apr 8, 2023
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Apr 8, 2023 @ 5:00am
Apr 8, 2023
Mar 31, 2023 @ 10:02am
Mar 31, 2023
 reporter Annual Freeze/Thaw Cycle. Expect very muddy conditions outside of early morning. Lots of ice and snow in shaded areas. Still winter above 2k.
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on Jun 27, 2023
Very Dry
Avg: 4.07 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to lower-dirty-monkey trailhead (50.497060, -115.950180)
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        May 11, 2013 @ 3:40pm
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        Dirty Monkey at Mt. Swansea
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        0:01 | 728 | Apr 20, 2013 , Invermere

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        The Full Swansea
        ★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 7,361 ft • 17 •
        Every Trail on Swansea, pedal powered.
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        3 ★ 17%
        2 ★ 17%
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        1 Review & Comments

        Gig
        Not worth it.
        It’s a road with some worn out berms and a water rut down the Center.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Lower Dirty Monkey located?
        Lower Dirty Monkey is located in Swansea Mountain Recreation Site, Invermere, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Swansea Mountain Recreation Site trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.49706, -115.95018.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Dirty Monkey?
        Lower Dirty Monkey is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.693%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Dirty Monkey?
        Lower Dirty Monkey has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 634 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,798 ft to 4,415 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Dirty Monkey a point to point trail?
        Lower Dirty Monkey is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Dirty Monkey?
        Lower Dirty Monkey is 3,488 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Dirty Monkey?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Dirty Monkey. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Lower Dirty Monkey? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Dirty Monkey are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Dirty Monkey?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Lower Dirty Monkey. The trail is 3,488 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Dirty Monkey?
        Lower Dirty Monkey is a very popular trail. There have been 699 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 693 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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