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Trail Ridden Direction
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Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Winter Trails
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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SaveCuenca trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Common trail features include wallrides and jumps. Popular destinations include Parque Nacional El Cajas.
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- Mountain Bike
13 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Hike
12 trails
- Trail Running
12 trails
Region Details
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- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 2, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 13
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 13
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 12
- Trails Trail Running
- 12
- Total Distance
- 19 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,453 ft
- Total Vertical
- 8,490 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 11,779 ft
- Reports
- 50
- Photos
- 10
- Completed Counter
- 73
Sub Regions
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Parque Nacional El Cajas
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Popular Cuenca Mountain Biking Trails
• 50 ★ 4.7 • 7 miles • 568 ft • 25 •
La Paz trail is a classic trail, well known in Ecuadors riding community. Filled with natural dirt berms, loose rock and plants with spines!
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 1,055 ft • 13 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1,055 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 34 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 7 •
Less popular black diamond difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 3 ft • 5 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. It features rock face. On average it takes 1 hour10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 2,402 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 12 ft • 2 •
El último de los Chivos antes de llegar a Cumbe.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,388 ft • 0 ft • 2 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 1,276 ft • 0 ft • 2 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Cuenca Mountain Bike Routes
8 miles • 1,473 ft • 0 • Loop •
Enduro del perro, desde Totorillas hasta la vía a Loja
Photos of Cuenca Mountain Bike
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Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| backyardadventuregirl | wishlist | trail | activity #83990934 | Nov 11, 2025 @ 3:12pm Nov 11, 2025 |
| lJEFRYl | ridden | trail | activity #83267831 | Oct 30, 2025 @ 8:40am Oct 30, 2025 |
| LV2JL90K | wishlist | trail | activity #74921647 | Jun 30, 2025 @ 4:52pm Jun 30, 2025 |
| C3pacheco | vote | trail | activity #71223145 | May 8, 2025 @ 5:06am May 8, 2025 |
| AMG | add | trail | activity #67733103 and 7 more | Mar 14, 2025 @ 6:20am Mar 14, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k3 awarded -
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Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k3 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge0 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 13 | 19 miles | 13,451 ft | 15 miles | 8,491 ft | #2,711 | #4 | 8 | 50 | 1 | 2,209 | |
| E-Bike | 10 | 9 miles | 6,358 ft | 6 miles | 3,451 ft | #1,734 | #6 | 50 | 1 | 151 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 8 miles | 6,375 ft | 7 miles | 6,594 ft | #321 | #4 | |||||
| Hike | 12 | 17 miles | 12,533 ft | 13 miles | 8,491 ft | #2,217 | #5 | 2 | 50 | 45 | ||
| Trail Running | 12 | 17 miles | 12,533 ft | 13 miles | 8,491 ft | #1,691 | #5 | 50 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cuenca?
Cuenca has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cuenca?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cuenca are:
- Pico de Pescado (4.2/5)
- La Paz (4.2/5)
- Turi bike park (4.1/5)
- Bajada el plateado (4.1/5)
- El Chivo 4 (Chivo del Oso) (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Cuenca?
Check the Cuenca trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Cuenca?
The longest trail in Cuenca is La Paz at 6.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cuenca?
The best hiking trails in Cuenca are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Cuenca?
The best trail running trails in Cuenca are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Cuenca?
Cuenca has a total of 13 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cuenca to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cuenca?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cuenca is Turi bike park with 1,055 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cuenca?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cuenca is La Paz with 5,453 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cuenca?
Cuenca supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cuenca?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cuenca is Turi bike park with an average grade of 0.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Can I ride an ebike in Cuenca?
Yes, Cuenca supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in Cuenca that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Cuenca?
The highest summit in Cuenca is Cerro Chuzalongo at 14,852 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cuenca?
The most popular Strava segments in Cuenca are:
- Downhill 1 Nero (1,995 athletes)
- Split 2 ( moody straight) (999 athletes)
- Split 1 (Pedal) (655 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cuenca?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cuenca are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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