more stats
2.4 miles
Distance
161 ft
Climb
-146 ft
Descent
00:11:25
Avg time
17 ft
Altitude change
746 ft
Altitude min
832 ft
Altitude max
815 ft
Altitude start
833 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
4,518 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,326 ft
Distance flat
00:11:25
Avg time

Upper Yellow Monkey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crossways (3Rivers Trails)
    Thornhill
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #262502 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142188 in E-Biking
    • #117266 in Trail Running
    • #334916 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,627 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,599 in E-Biking
    • #2,172 in Trail Running
    • #4,322 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Single track winding through the trees

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Upper Yellow Monkey Trail Reports

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Oct 6, 2020 @ 2:27am
Oct 6, 2020
Jul 5, 2020 @ 1:03am
Jul 5, 2020
 reporter 3 Rivers Trails are open. Covid-19 level 3 restrictions apply
Jul 5, 2020 @ 1:03am
Jul 5, 2020
 reporter 3 Rivers Trails are open. Covid-19 level 3 restrictions apply
Jun 16, 2020 @ 4:48am
Jun 16, 2020
 reporter Trails to Annual members. Covid-19 level 3 restrictions apply
Jun 16, 2020 @ 4:48am
Jun 16, 2020
 reporter Trails to Annual members. Covid-19 level 3 restrictions apply
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Yellow Monkey located?
      Upper Yellow Monkey is located in Crossways (3Rivers Trails), Thornhill, South Africa. It is part of the Crossways (3Rivers Trails) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.89121, 25.20276.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Yellow Monkey?
      Upper Yellow Monkey is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Yellow Monkey?
      Upper Yellow Monkey has 161 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 146 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 746 ft to 832 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Yellow Monkey a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Yellow Monkey is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Yellow Monkey?
      Upper Yellow Monkey is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Yellow Monkey?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Yellow Monkey. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Yellow Monkey? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Yellow Monkey are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Yellow Monkey?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Upper Yellow Monkey. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Yellow Monkey?
      Upper Yellow Monkey is a moderately popular trail. There have been 272 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 320 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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