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2,123 ft
Distance
-256 ft
Descent
00:15:35
Avg time
-256 ft
Altitude change
379 ft
Altitude min
635 ft
Altitude max
635 ft
Altitude start
381 ft
Altitude end
-12%
Grade
-30.1%
Grade max
-3.8%
Grade min
2,123 ft
Distance down
00:15:35
Avg time
Monkey Face Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaUpper Bidwell Park
Chico, California -
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face, Rock Garden
Primarily a hiking trail and not often ridden by bikes but is open to bikes. Short, steep climb to Chico's iconic Monkey Face. Please remember not to cut the switchbacks on this trail!
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(39.776210, -121.773870)
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Where is Monkey Face located?
Monkey Face is located in Upper Bidwell Park, Chico, California, United States. It is part of the Upper Bidwell Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.77621, -121.77387.
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How hard is Monkey Face?
Monkey Face is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Monkey Face?
The trail has 256 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 379 ft to 635 ft.
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Is Monkey Face a point to point trail?
Monkey Face is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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