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4,797 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-175 ft
Descent
00:06:27
Avg time
-103 ft
Altitude change
402 ft
Altitude min
511 ft
Altitude max
505 ft
Altitude start
400 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-21.4%
Grade max
16.8%
Grade min
1,158 ft
Distance climb
2,047 ft
Distance down
1,565 ft
Distance flat
00:06:27
Avg time

Powder Monkey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cameron Park
    Waco, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43040 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32206 in Trail Running
    • #49340 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • OSM Way

Due to bridge weight restrictions, No Horses allowed on this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 122 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 736 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Powder Monkey Trail Reports

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Mar 25, 2026 @ 9:15am (Pacific/Midway)
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May 8, 2025 @ 4:12pm
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Mar 30, 2024 @ 8:21am
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Feb 19, 2023 @ 12:31am
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Mar 20, 2021 @ 8:48am
Mar 20, 2021
Watch out for three wet crossings in the upper section. Rideable though. There was also a muddy section at the very bottom.
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on Mar 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
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      Directions to powder-monkey trailhead (31.584340, -97.167360)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Powder Monkey located?
      Powder Monkey is located in Cameron Park, Waco, Texas, United States. It is part of the Cameron Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 31.58434, -97.16736.
      ▼ How hard is Powder Monkey?
      Powder Monkey is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Powder Monkey?
      Powder Monkey has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 175 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 402 ft to 511 ft.
      ▼ How long is Powder Monkey?
      Powder Monkey is 4,797 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Powder Monkey?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Powder Monkey. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Powder Monkey?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Powder Monkey are:
      • March (43 activities)
      • June (41 activities)
      • July (41 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Powder Monkey? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Powder Monkey are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Powder Monkey?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Powder Monkey. The trail is 4,797 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Powder Monkey?
      Powder Monkey is a very popular trail. There have been 2,876 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,965 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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