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2,704 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-158 ft
Descent
00:03:58
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
223 ft
Altitude min
344 ft
Altitude max
344 ft
Altitude start
223 ft
Altitude end
-4.481%
Grade
-21.311%
Grade max
10.333%
Grade min
511 ft
Distance climb
2,009 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:03:58
Avg time

Monkey Flower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Calavera Preserve
    Carlsbad, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74188 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49292 in Trail Running
    • #107248 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Carlsbad

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Monkey Flower is a 2,704 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Carlsbad California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 68 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 522 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Monkey Flower Trail Reports

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Jan 28, 2026 @ 4:37pm (America/Tijuana)
Jan 28, 2026
 Rutted as usual, but choosing your line through is what makes it fun. Dry but tacky.
Aug 2, 2025 @ 9:44am
Aug 2, 2025
Oct 16, 2024 @ 7:30am
Oct 16, 2024
 Rode fine today...Little rutted...
Sep 1, 2024 @ 2:04pm
Sep 1, 2024
 Rutted out but still fun.
Sep 10, 2023 @ 7:39am
Sep 10, 2023
 Ridable but watch for the ruts
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on Jan 28, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.68 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey Flower

        ▼ Where is Monkey Flower located?
        Monkey Flower is located in Lake Calavera Preserve, Carlsbad, California, United States. It is part of the Lake Calavera Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.17315, -117.27222.
        ▼ How hard is Monkey Flower?
        Monkey Flower is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.481%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monkey Flower?
        Monkey Flower has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 158 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 223 ft to 344 ft.
        ▼ Is Monkey Flower a point to point trail?
        Monkey Flower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Monkey Flower?
        Monkey Flower is 2,704 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monkey Flower?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Monkey Flower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Monkey Flower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monkey Flower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Monkey Flower?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Monkey Flower. The trail is 2,704 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Monkey Flower?
        Monkey Flower is a very popular trail. There have been 2,481 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,625 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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