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4,313 ft
Distance
433 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:10:53
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
00:10:53
Avg time
Shade Monkey Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSnow King Mountain
Jackson, Wyoming -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonOpen outside of the Snow King Mountain ski season.
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2011
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Land Owner
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.
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This trail can be accessed from the Snow King Trailhead.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 22 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 183 rides
- Last: Jun 7, 2026
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(43.472820, -110.761040)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shade Monkey
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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