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643 ft
Distance
-85 ft
Descent
00:01:44
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
1,204 ft
Altitude min
1,290 ft
Altitude max
1,289 ft
Altitude start
1,204 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-26.1%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
558 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:01:44
Avg time

Monarch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Creek Resort
    Vernon, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #11332 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Late Spring & Summer
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other

A short trail that leads back to Legion. Entire trail is made up of rocks covered with moss.

Access Info

Up the hill from the pond, racing starts on left.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 60 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 640 rides
  • Last: Jun 13, 2026
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        Directions to monarch trailhead (41.182140, -74.499040)

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        Rebuild on monarch plus
        2:40 | 59 | Feb 5, 2017 , Vernon

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Monarch

        Where is Monarch located?
        Monarch is located in Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Mountain Creek Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.18214, -74.49904.
        How hard is Monarch?
        Monarch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Monarch?
        The trail has 85 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,204 ft to 1,290 ft.
        How long is Monarch?
        Monarch is 643 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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