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2,136 ft
Distance
-105 ft
Descent
00:03:01
Avg time
-103 ft
Altitude change
1,274 ft
Altitude min
1,379 ft
Altitude max
1,379 ft
Altitude start
1,276 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
171 ft
Distance climb
1,434 ft
Distance down
535 ft
Distance flat
00:03:01
Avg time

Monkey Boy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Hydrocut
    Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1909 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13079 in E-Biking
    • #35005 in Trail Running
    • #3453 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Region of Waterloo

Great down hill from the Map Kiosk. Loads of flow with a great sweeping corner at the end. Keep the flow going all the way back to the Glasgow Lot.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 34 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 628 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 5,355 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Status:
on Sep 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.39 (38 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Sep 18, 2020 @ 11:47pm
      Sep 18, 2020

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      Went so fast on Monkey Boy I jumped going up...
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      32:34 | 25 | Jun 5, 2026 , Kitchener-Waterloo
      The Hydrocut Part 2
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      12:41 | 37 | Feb 8, 2026 , Kitchener-Waterloo
      We take Monkey Boy on a Wild MTB Group Ride |...
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      55:32 | 51 | Aug 14, 2025 , Kitchener-Waterloo
      We take Monkey Boy during Huge Group Ride for...
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      22:57 | 84 | Aug 30, 2024 , Kitchener-Waterloo

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      2 ★ 3%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      JGadBiker
      aMTB- minimal/no support required. Max clearance 29 inches, ok for Bowhead Reach/Rx, a few pinch points (tight trees).
      sdrvper sdrvper
      Underrated trail at Hydro. Fast fun DH run

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Monkey Boy located?
      Monkey Boy is located in The Hydrocut, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the The Hydrocut trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.42677, -80.58908.
      ▼ How hard is Monkey Boy?
      Monkey Boy is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monkey Boy?
      The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,274 ft to 1,379 ft.
      ▼ How long is Monkey Boy?
      Monkey Boy is 2,136 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monkey Boy?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Monkey Boy. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Monkey Boy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monkey Boy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Monkey Boy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Monkey Boy. The trail is 2,136 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Monkey Boy?
      Monkey Boy is a very popular trail. There have been 27,239 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31,571 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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