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1,890 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
00:03:12
Avg time
44 ft
Altitude change
314 ft
Altitude min
358 ft
Altitude max
314 ft
Altitude start
358 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
0.7%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
1,404 ft
Distance climb
486 ft
Distance flat
00:03:12
Avg time

Monkey Butt Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Bryan
    Bryan, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109344 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120804 in E-Biking
    • #123408 in Trail Running
    • #124781 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,554 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #1,035 in E-Biking
    • #1,747 in Trail Running
    • #1,801 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BTU

The trail winds through the woods a little, then starts a gradual assent while riding over a dirt mound here and there. Most novice riders will feel the pain pushing through this section. In wet months the beginning of the trail could get a little muddy.

History:
This trail was a result of re-route to take the original trails off the levee in 2013 and get it into the woods. The trail was closed in 2015 due to ongoing maintenance on the west side levee. In January 2020 BVMBA was given the go to re-establish the trail. After the levee maintenance, the original section of trail was wiped off the earth along with all the trees where the start of the trail begins. In May 2020, a re-route to connect it to Good-to-Go was put in.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 58 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 353 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Monkey Butt Trail Reports

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Oct 5, 2026 @ 9:41pm (America/Chicago)
Oct 5, 2026
reporter Drying out, lots of blow down
Oct 1, 2026 @ 7:52pm (America/Chicago)
Oct 1, 2026
reporter Rain Rain Rain
Sep 21, 2026 @ 3:47pm (America/Chicago)
Sep 21, 2026
reporter Quite sandy in places.
Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:30am (America/Chicago)
Sep 9, 2026
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Jul 28, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 28, 2026
reporter Definitely sandy in places
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Status:
on Oct 5, 2026
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Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      9 miles • 360 ft • 11 • Loop •
      This route is intended for use when the East Loop is Open and the West Loop is closed after a recent rain....
      4 miles • 171 ft • 12 •
      BVBMA Summer TT course on Lake Bryan East Loop between starting in May and ending in August.
      3.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 67%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Monkey Butt located?
      Monkey Butt is located in Lake Bryan, Bryan, Texas, United States. It is part of the Lake Bryan trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.70255, -96.47469.
      ▼ How hard is Monkey Butt?
      Monkey Butt is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monkey Butt?
      Monkey Butt has 44 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 314 ft to 358 ft.
      ▼ Is Monkey Butt a point to point trail?
      Yes, Monkey Butt is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Monkey Butt?
      Monkey Butt is 1,890 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monkey Butt?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Monkey Butt. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Monkey Butt? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monkey Butt are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Monkey Butt?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Monkey Butt. The trail is 1,890 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Monkey Butt?
      Monkey Butt is a very popular trail. There have been 1,184 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,208 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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