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678 ft
Distance
-77 ft
Descent
00:02:04
Avg time
-77 ft
Altitude change
1,179 ft
Altitude min
1,256 ft
Altitude max
1,256 ft
Altitude start
1,179 ft
Altitude end
-22.581%
Grade max
-0.458%
Grade min
597 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:02:04
Avg time

Monkeys Challenge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forbidden Plateau
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #158675 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102281 in E-Biking
    • #263087 in Trail Running
    • #121035 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for Gravel Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Feb - Dec.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Road building, including heavy vehicle and blasting activities. Please stay out. Listed end date is Dec 22nd, 2018.

Short connector to the Boston Main FSR, not used that often, most riders continue down Puntledge Plunge.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Monkeys Challenge

        ▼ Where is Monkeys Challenge located?
        Monkeys Challenge is located in Forbidden Plateau, Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Forbidden Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.64682, -125.12772.
        ▼ How hard is Monkeys Challenge?
        Monkeys Challenge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monkeys Challenge?
        The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,179 ft to 1,256 ft.
        ▼ Is Monkeys Challenge a point to point trail?
        Yes, Monkeys Challenge is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Monkeys Challenge?
        Monkeys Challenge is 678 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monkeys Challenge?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Monkeys Challenge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Monkeys Challenge?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Monkeys Challenge are:
        • July (11 activities)
        • June (5 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Monkeys Challenge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monkeys Challenge are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Monkeys Challenge?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Monkeys Challenge. The trail is 678 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Monkeys Challenge?
        Monkeys Challenge is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 119 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 137 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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