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2,205 ft
Distance
-237 ft
Descent
00:06:10
Avg time
-237 ft
Altitude change
537 ft
Altitude min
774 ft
Altitude max
774 ft
Altitude start
538 ft
Altitude end
-10.7%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
2,047 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:06:10
Avg time

Monkey Head-2026 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vila Nova de Gaia
  • AKA
    Canelas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #99564 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132671 in Trail Running
    • #125999 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
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    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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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  • 9.0 km avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Apr 1, 2026 @ 1:40pm (Europe/Lisbon)
Apr 1, 2026
 Malta que faz a manutenção dos trilhos, se quiserem combinar eu também ajudo na manutenção
Feb 2, 2026 @ 9:18am (Europe/Lisbon)
Feb 2, 2026
 Trilhos em relativa boa condição
Nov 28, 2023 @ 1:21am
Nov 28, 2023
 Primeiros metros do single track da vala a precisar de limpeza, assim como a ligação depois do empedrado.
Oct 19, 2023 @ 12:34pm
Oct 19, 2023
 A precisar de corte de mato, especialmente silvado.
Oct 19, 2023 @ 12:32pm
Oct 19, 2023
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        Directions to monkey-head2026 trailhead (41.073790, -8.584660)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey Head-2026

        ▼ Where is Monkey Head-2026 located?
        Monkey Head-2026 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.
        ▼ How hard is Monkey Head-2026?
        Monkey Head-2026 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 10.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monkey Head-2026?
        The trail has 237 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 537 ft to 774 ft.
        ▼ Is Monkey Head-2026 a point to point trail?
        Monkey Head-2026 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Monkey Head-2026?
        Monkey Head-2026 is 2,205 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monkey Head-2026?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Monkey Head-2026. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Monkey Head-2026?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Monkey Head-2026 are:
        • June (4 activities)
        • December (2 activities)
        • March (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Monkey Head-2026? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monkey Head-2026 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Monkey Head-2026?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Monkey Head-2026. The trail is 2,205 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Monkey Head-2026?
        Monkey Head-2026 is a very popular trail. There have been 168 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 204 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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