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1,289 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:27
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
877 ft
Altitude min
885 ft
Altitude max
879 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-2.9%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
377 ft
Distance down
607 ft
Distance flat
00:01:27
Avg time

Monkey Loops Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Leon Creek Greenway
    San Antonio, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8343 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26159 in E-Biking
    • #26549 in Trail Running
    • #47868 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Lots of ups and down on this natural pump track style trail. Very fun

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 90 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 743 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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        Directions to monkey-loops trailhead (29.538760, -98.632050)
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        3:27 | 438 | Sep 9, 2023 , San Antonio
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        0:50 | 696 | Sep 7, 2020 , San Antonio

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey Loops

        ▼ Where is Monkey Loops located?
        Monkey Loops is located in Leon Creek Greenway, San Antonio, Texas, United States. It is part of the Leon Creek Greenway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 29.53876, -98.63205.
        ▼ How hard is Monkey Loops?
        Monkey Loops is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monkey Loops?
        Monkey Loops has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 877 ft to 885 ft.
        ▼ Is Monkey Loops a point to point trail?
        Monkey Loops is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Monkey Loops?
        Monkey Loops is 1,289 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monkey Loops?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Monkey Loops. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Monkey Loops?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Monkey Loops are:
        • July (243 activities)
        • February (171 activities)
        • March (150 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Monkey Loops? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monkey Loops are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Monkey Loops?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Monkey Loops. The trail is 1,289 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Monkey Loops?
        Monkey Loops is a very popular trail. There have been 4,689 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,569 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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