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SaveQuito, Ecuador's capital has many riding spots on surrounding mountains and valleys
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Shuttleable: YES
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- Mountain Bike
107 trails
- E-Bike
73 trails
- Hike
108 trails
- Trail Running
108 trails
Region Details
- 27
- 19
- 43
- 18
Region Status
Open as of Jun 17, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 108
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 107
- Trails E-Bike
- 73
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 22
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 16
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 108
- Trails Trail Running
- 108
- Total Distance
- 119 miles
- Total Descent
- 63,691 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,698 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 14,110 ft
- Reports
- 135
- Photos
- 189
- Completed Counter
- 2,613
Popular Quito & Valleys Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 41 ft • 92 •
Falsa Coral is a trail built full of fun features like berms, switchbacks, jumps, drops and a couple of small road gaps. Very fast and flowy single track.
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 4,160 ft • 0 ft • 81 •
The DH clásico is one of the first singletrack trails in the Pinsha Forest, it has existed since the time the train used to work and was used by the locals to move through the forest with horses. Nowadays is one of the most popular DH...
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 4,378 ft • 30 ft • 70 •
Metro DH is the classic descent in the Metropolitan Park of Quito. It's filled with small jumps and fun features all the way to the bottom.
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 4,191 ft • 165 ft • 68 •
Filo de Cuchillas is an amazing trail right in the border of the cliff. Plenty of steep descents and ascents! From all the trail you can see the valleys surrounding the city!
• 75 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 287 ft • 55 •
Teleferico DH is a very steep race track located in the mountain "Pichincha", the only one in Ecuador which has a lift almost till the summit.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,283 ft • 308 ft • 55 •
The second climb trail of the Pinsha Forest. It climbs just to the middle of the region, allowing rider to make half laps instead of full climbs. Also enabling loops connecting the main descents or challenging yourself by climbing...
• 70 ★ 5.0 • 2,250 ft • 21 ft • 50 •
La Roots is the fastest rooty single track in the whole park! A blast to ride!
Quito & Valleys Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,118 ft • 1 •
Salida al parque metropolitano de la ciudad de Quito, el 26 de septiembre de 2018
• 7 miles • 860 ft • 0 •
• 16 miles • 3,612 ft • 0 •
• 22 miles • 5,035 ft • 1 •
• 1 mile • 96 ft • 2 •
Photos of Quito & Valleys Mountain Bike
Videos of Quito & Valleys Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| DH Clasico | Jun 17, 2025 @ 8:08am Jun 17, 2025 | Ideal | danpro81 | ||
| Teleferico DH | Sep 20, 2024 @ 12:36pm Sep 20, 2024 | Very Dry | Mykimike | ||
| Rocky | Sep 11, 2024 @ 7:57am Sep 11, 2024 | Very Dry | danpro81 | ||
| La Troncal | Sep 11, 2024 @ 7:57am Sep 11, 2024 | Very Dry | danpro81 | ||
| Periup | Sep 11, 2024 @ 7:57am Sep 11, 2024 | Very Dry | danpro81 | ||
| Neo-Clasica | Oct 8, 2023 @ 8:39am Oct 8, 2023 | Very Dry | Santiago2t9eQM | ||
| deMORAs | Aug 22, 2023 @ 2:15pm Aug 22, 2023 | Unknown | kmachobike | ||
| Paso Alto | Jul 16, 2023 @ 4:43am Jul 16, 2023 | Dry | Santiago2t9eQM | ||
| Ilalo DH | Jun 17, 2023 @ 9:46am Jun 17, 2023 | Dry | Scrumjiggy | ||
| Alta Tensión | Dec 23, 2022 @ 4:12am Dec 23, 2022 | Variable | bongpill |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kikkert | ridden | trail | activity #105923479 | Oct 15, 2026 @ 6:22am Oct 15, 2026 |
| jamesmilesmtb | add | video | activity #101303348 | Aug 12, 2026 @ 5:00am Aug 12, 2026 |
| qwWMp | wishlist | trail | activity #94899580 and 1 more | May 17, 2026 @ 7:14am May 17, 2026 |
| Dominikld4JsF | ridden | trail | activity #93936979 | May 3, 2026 @ 5:27am May 3, 2026 |
| MonikoDesign | wishlist | trail | activity #87829503 and 1 more | Jan 25, 2026 @ 5:43pm Jan 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | the uploaded video from 2016 is from the blue... | Aug 20, 2025 @ 5:42am Aug 20, 2025 | ||
| trail | second part (to the antennas) no more ridable... | Aug 20, 2025 @ 5:41am Aug 20, 2025 | ||
| report | This trail is no longer rideable. Local... | Apr 12, 2019 @ 4:43am Apr 12, 2019 | ||
| report | Wet | Sep 30, 2017 @ 5:10pm Sep 30, 2017 | ||
| trail | this is a super fun trail with a great drop... | Nov 16, 2016 @ 9:42am Nov 16, 2016 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerro "Ungui" | 4 | 13 | 4 | 9.2 km | |
| Mitad del Mundo | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10.6 km | |
| Santa Rita Andes Marin Bikepark | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21.4 km |
| Reserva Natural Bosque Nambillo | 22.2 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Bici | skill park | Quito | |
| Carolina BMX Race Track | skill park | Quito | |
| Carolina BMX Park | skill park | Quito | |
| La Casita WIP | skill park | Quito | |
| Bike Land | skill park | Quito |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 107 | 117 miles | 61,076 ft | 77 miles | 6,699 ft | #483 | #1 | 184 | 135 | 2 | 16,631 | |
| E-Bike | 73 | 41 miles | 13,291 ft | 22 miles | 2,260 ft | #567 | #2 | 111 | 669 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 22 | 27 miles | 7,726 ft | 14 miles | 4,065 ft | #2,073 | #1 | 6 | 81 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 16 | 23 miles | 6,778 ft | 12 miles | 4,065 ft | #2,078 | #1 | 6 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 8 | 9 miles | 6,030 ft | 7 miles | 5,397 ft | #2,073 | #1 | 12 | ||||
| Hike | 108 | 119 miles | 63,691 ft | 79 miles | 6,699 ft | #290 | #1 | 135 | 1 | 408 | ||
| Trail Running | 108 | 119 miles | 63,691 ft | 79 miles | 6,699 ft | #152 | #1 | 135 | 421 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Quito & Valleys?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Quito & Valleys are:
- Falsa Coral (4.5/5)
- Paso Alto (4.3/5)
- Neo-Clasica (4.2/5)
- Periup (4.2/5)
- DH Nacional Metropolitano (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Quito & Valleys?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Quito & Valleys are:
- October (124 activities)
- September (114 activities)
- June (87 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Quito & Valleys?
Check the Quito & Valleys 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 Quito & Valleys?
The longest trail in Quito & Valleys is Antenas del Pichincha at 7.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Quito & Valleys?
The best hiking trails in Quito & Valleys are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Quito & Valleys?
The best trail running trails in Quito & Valleys are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Quito & Valleys?
Quito & Valleys has a total of 108 trails. Of those, 107 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Quito & Valleys to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Quito & Valleys?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Quito & Valleys is Kennedy Tank with 1,540 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Quito & Valleys?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Quito & Valleys is Antenas del Pichincha with 4,277 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Quito & Valleys?
Quito & Valleys supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Quito & Valleys?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Quito & Valleys is Periup with an average grade of 15.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Quito & Valleys?
The overall region status for Quito & Valleys is Clear / Green. Out of 34 trails:
- Clear / Green: 28
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Quito & Valleys?
Yes, Quito & Valleys supports e-bike riding. There are 17 trails in Quito & Valleys that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Quito & Valleys?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Quito & Valleys are: View all mountain biking routes in Quito & Valleys.
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What type of bike is most common in Quito & Valleys?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Quito & Valleys are:
- AM (54 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Quito & Valleys?
The most popular Strava segments in Quito & Valleys are:
- DH_Suave_La_Viña (11,868 athletes)
- La Viña (11,639 athletes)
- Las minas-Jugos (11,553 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Quito & Valleys?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Quito & Valleys are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Quito & Valleys?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Quito & Valleys are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Quito & Valleys.
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