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2,218 ft
Distance
-229 ft
Descent
00:06:10
Avg time
-229 ft
Altitude change
537 ft
Altitude min
767 ft
Altitude max
767 ft
Altitude start
538 ft
Altitude end
-10.3%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
2,146 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:06:10
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Monkey Head Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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- Trail Running
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AKACanelas
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Primary[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Primary for E-Biking
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Physical RatingEasy
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Rock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
This trail has a bit of everything, from tight single track to wider and faster sections with some small to mid size jumps in between. Final section is shared with British Pub and Vaca
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6 Months
- 4 rides
- 10.0 km avg distance
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- 9 rides
- Last: May 17, 2026
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Directions to monkey-head trailhead
(41.073790, -8.584660)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey Head
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Where is Monkey Head located?
Monkey Head is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. It is part of the Vila Nova de Gaia trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.07379, -8.58466.
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How hard is Monkey Head?
Monkey Head is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 10.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Monkey Head?
The trail has 70 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 164 m to 234 m.
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Is Monkey Head a point to point trail?
Monkey Head is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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