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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
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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 [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43040 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32206 in Trail Running
    • #49340 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
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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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        Directions to powder-monkey trailhead (31.584340, -97.167360)

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        Jul 18, 2021 @ 6:39pm
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        DUBIOUS DECENTS at Cameron Park MTB Trails
        13:34 | 419 | May 24, 2021 , Waco
        My First Double Black Diamond Trail! On a...
        14:12 | 175 | Jul 7, 2020 , Waco
        youtuber VORTEX LIVES UP ???? Mountain Biking Cameron...
        12:01 | 601 | May 1, 2018 , Waco

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Powder Monkey

        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.
        Is Powder Monkey a point to point trail?
        Powder Monkey is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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