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3,824 ft
Distance
-1,012 ft
Descent
00:12:38
Avg time
-1,012 ft
Altitude change
4,647 ft
Altitude min
5,659 ft
Altitude max
5,659 ft
Altitude start
4,647 ft
Altitude end
-26.473%
Grade
-50.791%
Grade max
4.218%
Grade min
44 ft
Distance climb
3,667 ft
Distance down
114 ft
Distance flat
00:12:38
Avg time
Upper Dirty Monkey Details
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Riding AreaSwansea Mountain Recreation Site
Invermere, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Face
New entrance, use the same entrance as the South Park, but take a quick right at the start. Steep, Loose Old-School DH - don't let the monkey spank you
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6 Months
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- 44 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Directions to upper-dirty-monkey trailhead
(50.506423, -115.946274)
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Nearby Trails
- South Park 49 ft
- Se Ridge Hiking Trail 49 ft
- South Ridge Trail 1,631 ft
- Booty Call 1,644 ft
- Dirty Monkey Gnar 2,802 ft
Swansea Mountain Recreation Site
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Dirty Monkey
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Where is Upper Dirty Monkey located?
Upper Dirty Monkey is located in Swansea Mountain Recreation Site, Invermere, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Swansea Mountain Recreation Site trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.50642, -115.94627.
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How hard is Upper Dirty Monkey?
Upper Dirty Monkey is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 26.473%.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Dirty Monkey?
The trail has 1,012 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,647 ft to 5,659 ft.
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Is Upper Dirty Monkey a point to point trail?
Yes, Upper Dirty Monkey is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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