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328 ft
Distance
-55 ft
Descent
00:04:50
Avg time
-55 ft
Altitude change
4,585 ft
Altitude min
4,639 ft
Altitude max
4,639 ft
Altitude start
4,583 ft
Altitude end
-16.7%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
-10.4%
Grade min
328 ft
Distance down
00:04:50
Avg time

Upper Monks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Palisades
    El Paso, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53004 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #234999 in E-Biking
    • #121012 in Trail Running
    • #316412 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #749 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #2,449 in E-Biking
    • #1,690 in Trail Running
    • #3,856 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    El Paso Public Service Board

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AI Generated Description

Upper Monks is a 328 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near El Paso Texas. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Monks located?
      Upper Monks is located in Palisades, El Paso, Texas, United States. It is part of the Palisades trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 31.80225, -106.49082.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Monks?
      Upper Monks is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 16.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Monks?
      The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,585 ft to 4,639 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Monks a point to point trail?
      Upper Monks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Monks?
      Upper Monks is 328 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Monks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Monks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Monks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Monks are:
      • April (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Monks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Monks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Monks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Monks. The trail is 328 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Monks?
      Upper Monks is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 65 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 66 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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