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4,313 ft
Distance
433 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:11:54
Avg time
393 ft
Altitude change
6,241 ft
Altitude min
6,655 ft
Altitude max
6,241 ft
Altitude start
6,634 ft
Altitude end
9.12%
Grade
-17.484%
Grade max
52.128%
Grade min
3,690 ft
Distance climb
511 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:11:54
Avg time

Shade Monkey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snow King Mountain
    Jackson, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #110364 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74993 in Trail Running
    • #83316 in Hiking
    • #20308 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #317 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #325 in Trail Running
    • #559 in Hiking
    • #488 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Open outside of the Snow King Mountain ski season.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2011
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The Shade Monkey Trail was built to give trail users an option less steep than the Snow King Summit Trail to access the national forest from the Snow King Trailhead. It climbs from the base of the ski lifts to the Sink or Swim Trail.

Access Info

This trail can be accessed from the Snow King Trailhead.

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Summit

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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May 27, 2024 @ 4:24am
May 27, 2024
 Perfection.
Sep 1, 2020 @ 7:03pm
Sep 1, 2020
 31 degrees at 630 am adding a little frost on the rocks and roots making it a little slick but easily passible...nice climb with a well-groomed...
Aug 12, 2020 @ 8:01am
Aug 12, 2020
 reporter Good warm up climb straight out of town.
Aug 10, 2020 @ 1:41pm
Aug 10, 2020
Jun 15, 2020 @ 9:31am
Jun 15, 2020
best way to climb first 3rd of Snow King.
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on May 27, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shade Monkey located?
      Shade Monkey is located in Snow King Mountain, Jackson, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Snow King Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.47282, -110.76104.
      ▼ How hard is Shade Monkey?
      Shade Monkey is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.12%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shade Monkey?
      Shade Monkey has 433 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,241 ft to 6,655 ft.
      ▼ Is Shade Monkey a point to point trail?
      Shade Monkey is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shade Monkey?
      Shade Monkey is 4,313 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shade Monkey?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shade Monkey. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shade Monkey?
      Shade Monkey is best visited during: Open outside of the Snow King Mountain ski season..
      ▼ How do I access Shade Monkey? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shade Monkey are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shade Monkey?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Shade Monkey. The trail is 4,313 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shade Monkey?
      Shade Monkey is a very popular trail. There have been 1,171 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,336 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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