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807 ft
Distance
-108 ft
Descent
00:00:47
Avg time
-108 ft
Altitude change
2,340 ft
Altitude min
2,448 ft
Altitude max
2,448 ft
Altitude start
2,339 ft
Altitude end
-13.4%
Grade
-29.1%
Grade max
-3.6%
Grade min
807 ft
Distance down
00:00:47
Avg time

Monkey Hands Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whistler Mountain Bike Park
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #475 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Whistler Blackcomb

Short connector trail to the bottom of Fitzsimmons chairlift. Starts with the OG off camber rock and chute then it becomes a fast and flowy trail with multiple doubles.

Access Info

Lower Whistler Bike Park, off of Lower EZ Does It, just past the Hornet and Boneyard.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 157 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 1,625 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • 8,412 rides
  • Last: Aug 3, 2026
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        Directions to monkey-hands trailhead (50.110050, -122.954450)

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        youtuber MONKEY HANDS | Black trail | Whistler Bikepark
        0:46 | 250 | Nov 27, 2023 , Whistler
        youtuber Whistler Bike Park's Mens Night Sends.
        30:53 | 106 | Oct 10, 2023 , Whistler
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        0:33 | 210 | Jul 4, 2023 , Whistler
        Whistler June 2022 - Monkey Hands (4K!!!!!!!)
        0:08 | 490 | Aug 11, 2022 , Whistler

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey Hands

        ▼ Where is Monkey Hands located?
        Monkey Hands is located in Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.11005, -122.95445.
        ▼ How hard is Monkey Hands?
        Monkey Hands is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monkey Hands?
        The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,340 ft to 2,448 ft.
        ▼ Is Monkey Hands a point to point trail?
        Yes, Monkey Hands is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Monkey Hands?
        Monkey Hands is 807 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monkey Hands?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Monkey Hands. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Monkey Hands?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Monkey Hands are:
        • July (1,866 activities)
        • August (1,284 activities)
        • June (886 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Monkey Hands? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monkey Hands are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Monkey Hands?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Monkey Hands. The trail is 807 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Monkey Hands?
        Monkey Hands is a very popular trail. There have been 40,558 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 67,497 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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