more stats
520 ft
Distance
-65 ft
Descent
00:01:58
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
528 ft
Altitude min
593 ft
Altitude max
593 ft
Altitude start
528 ft
Altitude end
-12.582%
Grade
-19.499%
Grade max
-5.403%
Grade min
520 ft
Distance down
00:01:58
Avg time

Monarch DH (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pupukea / Sunset Hills
    Pupukea, Hawaii
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56582 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #358600 in Trail Running
    • #329311 in Hiking
    • #11388 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #47 in Mountain Biking · Hawaii [+]
    • #401 in Trail Running
    • #410 in Hiking
    • #11 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Trail seems to be blocked by logs, intentionally placed. Closed?

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 366 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Monarch DH (Upper) Trail Reports

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Feb 14, 2026 @ 10:30am (Pacific/Honolulu)
Feb 14, 2026
Jun 18, 2022 @ 12:29pm
Jun 18, 2022
Who the heck tied vines across the trail at the big intesection of Monarch/whiplash/needles/corckscrew?!
Nov 13, 2021 @ 1:32pm
Nov 13, 2021
Aug 11, 2018 @ 9:28am
Aug 11, 2018
Jun 20, 2018 @ 12:48pm
Jun 20, 2018
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Monarch DH (Upper) located?
      Monarch DH (Upper) is located in Pupukea / Sunset Hills, Pupukea, Hawaii, United States. It is part of the Pupukea / Sunset Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 21.65868, -158.03977.
      ▼ How hard is Monarch DH (Upper)?
      Monarch DH (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.582%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monarch DH (Upper)?
      The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 528 ft to 593 ft.
      ▼ Is Monarch DH (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Yes, Monarch DH (Upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Monarch DH (Upper)?
      Monarch DH (Upper) is 520 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monarch DH (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Monarch DH (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Monarch DH (Upper)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Monarch DH (Upper) are:
      • November (17 activities)
      • October (15 activities)
      • December (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Monarch DH (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monarch DH (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Monarch DH (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Monarch DH (Upper). The trail is 520 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Monarch DH (Upper)?
      Monarch DH (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 789 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,439 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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