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2,497 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-138 ft
Descent
00:04:03
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
620 ft
Altitude min
744 ft
Altitude max
741 ft
Altitude start
620 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-23.1%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
427 ft
Distance climb
1,716 ft
Distance down
351 ft
Distance flat
00:04:03
Avg time

Monkey's Uncle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cannock Chase
    Rugeley
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43234 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63185 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

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Monkey's Uncle is a 761 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Rugeley. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 369 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey's Uncle

        ▼ Where is Monkey's Uncle located?
        Monkey's Uncle is located in Cannock Chase, Rugeley, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cannock Chase trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.72481, -1.95925.
        ▼ How hard is Monkey's Uncle?
        Monkey's Uncle is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 4.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monkey's Uncle?
        Monkey's Uncle has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 620 ft to 744 ft.
        ▼ Is Monkey's Uncle a point to point trail?
        Yes, Monkey's Uncle is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Monkey's Uncle?
        Monkey's Uncle is 2,497 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monkey's Uncle?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Monkey's Uncle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Monkey's Uncle?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Monkey's Uncle are:
        • July (35 activities)
        • April (24 activities)
        • May (23 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Monkey's Uncle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monkey's Uncle are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Monkey's Uncle?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Monkey's Uncle. The trail is 2,497 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Monkey's Uncle?
        Monkey's Uncle is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5,481 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,879 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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