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2,365 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:03:05
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
884 ft
Altitude min
906 ft
Altitude max
885 ft
Altitude start
902 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-3.4%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
1,027 ft
Distance climb
548 ft
Distance down
751 ft
Distance flat
00:03:05
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Monkey Wrench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fanshawe Conservation Area
    London, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74258 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41818 in Trail Running
    • #221005 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Monkey Wrench is a 721 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near London Ontario. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 105 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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        Directions to monkey-wrench trailhead (43.093080, -81.171820)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey Wrench

        Where is Monkey Wrench located?
        Monkey Wrench is located in Fanshawe Conservation Area, London, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Fanshawe Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.09308, -81.17182.
        How hard is Monkey Wrench?
        Monkey Wrench is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
        What is the elevation gain for Monkey Wrench?
        Monkey Wrench has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 884 ft to 906 ft.
        Is Monkey Wrench a point to point trail?
        Monkey Wrench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Monkey Wrench?
        Monkey Wrench is 2,365 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Monkey Wrench?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Monkey Wrench. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Monkey Wrench?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Monkey Wrench are:
        • June (24 activities)
        • July (24 activities)
        • May (15 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Monkey Wrench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monkey Wrench are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Monkey Wrench?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Monkey Wrench. The trail is 2,365 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Monkey Wrench?
        Monkey Wrench is a very popular trail. There have been 1,239 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,566 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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