The Monk Trail and adventure Ride

The Monk Trail is a historical route in Chiang Mai province that is well-known among locals and steeped in history. Many people may not know where to start, but if you join us on a nature hike and bike trip, we’ll lead the way and let you experience the thrill of a mountain bike ride down the mountain afterwards!

The tour starts with a 1.3km hike along a narrow and often steep trail through the forest to Wat Pha Lad, where we’ll take a break to admire the nearby city views and the unique architecture different from any other temple in Chiang Mai. This fascinating temple has lots of hidden sights and makes for some great photography and a place to relax. The trail continues from here for another 2km along a steep winding trail and concludes at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with a climb up its 306 steps to pay respects to the sacred relic and enjoy panoramic views of Chiang Mai city.

Once we finish the hike we’ll drive towards the top of the mountain to begin the next part of the adventure but not before a tasty lunch to recharge the batteries and prepare! We start the mountain biking close to the highest point in the national park and descend over 1300m. Our fleet of full suspension bikes will easily absorb the bumps as we descend, and the disc brakes and chunky MTB tires easily keeping you in full control allowing you to absorb the amazing surroundings and views of the valley below. The trail is predominantly dual track with some tricky steep sections, smooth flowy sections and a few small climbs to tackle before reaching the lake at the end and concluding the tour.