more stats
2,410 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-103 ft
Descent
00:09:29
Avg time
-76 ft
Altitude change
967 ft
Altitude min
1,058 ft
Altitude max
1,045 ft
Altitude start
969 ft
Altitude end
-3.158%
Grade
-12.995%
Grade max
8.648%
Grade min
702 ft
Distance climb
1,241 ft
Distance down
467 ft
Distance flat
00:09:29
Avg time

Monkey Dog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Inshriach and Dalnavert
    Aviemore
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #321257 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #378556 in Trail Running
    • #372428 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #10,613 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #8,129 in Trail Running
    • #7,493 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    FCS

From the top of the old downhill trail the climb starts on an old deer track running away from the crags. There are a few tight switch-backs but they're all rideable. from the top its a pretty mellow descent following singletrack and an old forwarder track for a short while, don't miss the left-hander off the forwarder track to take you back to the start of the climb to the Inca Trail.

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  • Last: Apr 19, 2026
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Monkey Dog Trail Reports

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Apr 19, 2026 @ 12:08pm (Europe/London)
Apr 19, 2026
 Too many trees down needs significant work to make it rideable.
Mar 3, 2025 @ 10:28am
Mar 3, 2025
 reporter Monkey Dog is closed until further notice. Significant number of windblown tree's down.
Jan 6, 2024 @ 6:58am
Jan 6, 2024
 Inaccessible via the start of the Inca Trail climb, multiple trees down. Multiples 9f Multiple trees down on the top.
Aug 1, 2019 @ 2:58pm
Aug 1, 2019
 Not often ridden it seems. Grass over grown, can loose path in a couple places near top. Trail forks follows ok. First run you might be checking...
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on Apr 19, 2026
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      pbuser53170
      Over grown and had to see the trail in places. Not sure it's worth riding
      timmyljc timmyljc
      Got my orientation wrong! For east read south and west read north...
      timmyljc timmyljc
      Rideable from the east side. Probably not possible to approach from the west as multiple trees down on that face of the hill.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Monkey Dog located?
      Monkey Dog is located in Inshriach and Dalnavert, Aviemore, United Kingdom. It is part of the Inshriach and Dalnavert trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.1343, -3.87203.
      ▼ How hard is Monkey Dog?
      Monkey Dog is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.158%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monkey Dog?
      Monkey Dog has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 967 ft to 1,058 ft.
      ▼ Is Monkey Dog a point to point trail?
      Yes, Monkey Dog is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Monkey Dog?
      Monkey Dog is 2,410 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monkey Dog?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Monkey Dog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Monkey Dog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monkey Dog are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Monkey Dog?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Monkey Dog. The trail is 2,410 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Monkey Dog?
      Monkey Dog is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 56 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 61 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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