Monkey Wrench Trail ◆
- 0.5 mi
- loop
- 26 ft
- climb
- 919 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Monkey Wrench Trail ◆ is a 0.5-mile loop in Ontario, Canada, inside Fanshawe Conservation Area. It stays at about 920 ft above sea level and is close to flat. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Thorndale, about 1.8 miles southwest of the trailhead. For camping, Fanshawe Conservation Area Campground is within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Monkey Wrench Trail ◆ for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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