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SaveQuito trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often flowy, faint trail and loose. Scenery includes alpine terrain, summits and views. Common trail features include jumps, berms and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include water sources. Popular destinations include Quito & Valleys, El Cerro "Ungui" and Santa Rita Andes Marin Bikepark.
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- Mountain Bike
161 trails
- E-Bike
91 trails
- Gravel Bike
30 trails
- Adaptive Bike
22 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
24 trails
- Hike
153 trails
- Trail Running
153 trails
Region Details
- 30
- 27
- 68
- 34
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Mar 11, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 167
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 161
- Trails E-Bike
- 91
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 30
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 22
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 24
- Trails Hike
- 153
- Trails Trail Running
- 153
- Total Distance
- 246 miles
- Total Descent
- 136,037 ft
- Total Vertical
- 13,002 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 16,677 ft
- Reports
- 188
- Photos
- 256
- Completed Counter
- 3,357
Sub Regions
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El Cerro "Ungui"
- 4
- 13
- 4
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Mitad del Mundo
- 1
- 4
- 1
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Quito & Valleys
- 19
- 43
- 18
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Santa Rita Andes Marin Bikepark
- 4
- 6
- 3
- 1
Popular Quito 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!
• 55 ★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 2,496 ft • 58 •
El Valle de la Muerte es un sendero epico que desciende desde el refugio del volcán Guagua Pichincha hasta la ciudad, el mas largo de la region. La mayor parte es singletrack fluido y divertido. Se cruzan seis montañas.
• 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...
Quito 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
5 miles • 1,373 ft • 0 • Out & Back •
Subida y retorno de la cara de la caldera del volcan Ilalo. Se puede subir caminando a la cumbre
Photos of Quito Mountain Bike
Videos of Quito 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 | ||
| El Infiernillo Completo | Dec 17, 2023 @ 3:47am Dec 17, 2023 | Ideal | raftingmike | ||
| 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 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| 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 |
| squirrellydave | add | event | activity #88666740 and 1 more | Feb 10, 2026 @ 2:28am Feb 10, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| 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 | ||
| trail | Epic Trail! One of the best we did on the... | Jan 10, 2020 @ 3:55pm Jan 10, 2020 | ||
| report | This trail is no longer rideable. Local... | Apr 12, 2019 @ 4:43am Apr 12, 2019 | ||
| trail | Espectacular | Dec 19, 2017 @ 7:40am Dec 19, 2017 |
Local Badges
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Completionist0 awarded -
Big Ride 30k3,880 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k1,706 awarded -
Top 10 Trails0 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge41 awarded -
10 Green Trails28 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Campo Bici | skill park | Quito | |
| Carolina BMX Race Track | skill park | Quito | |
| Pista 20&26 | skill park | Quito | |
| Carolina BMX Park | skill park | Quito | |
| La Casita WIP | skill park | Quito |
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 | 161 | 240 miles | 131,414 ft | 164 miles | 11,348 ft | #411 | #1 | 245 | 187 | 13 | 27,142 | |
| E-Bike | 91 | 62 miles | 21,732 ft | 35 miles | 7,434 ft | #494 | #2 | 6 | 163 | 9 | 957 | |
| Gravel Bike | 30 | 47 miles | 12,999 ft | 24 miles | 8,517 ft | #263 | #1 | 7 | 91 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 22 | 43 miles | 13,369 ft | 23 miles | 9,931 ft | #76 | #1 | 10 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 24 | 37 miles | 23,904 ft | 29 miles | 6,621 ft | #74 | #2 | 20 | ||||
| Hike | 153 | 236 miles | 130,269 ft | 159 miles | 13,002 ft | #302 | #1 | 187 | 4 | 1,154 | ||
| Trail Running | 153 | 236 miles | 130,269 ft | 159 miles | 13,002 ft | #227 | #1 | 187 | 3 | 509 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Quito?
Quito has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Quito?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Quito are:
- Falsa Coral (4.5/5)
- Paso Alto (4.3/5)
- Valle de la Muerte (4.3/5)
- Neo-Clasica (4.2/5)
- El Aliso (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Quito?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Quito are:
- September (244 activities)
- October (233 activities)
- July (217 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Quito?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Quito. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Quito?
The longest trail in Quito is Al salóya que lejos el 23 at 15.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Quito?
The best hiking trails in Quito are:
- Camino al Refugio
- Camino al Refugio
- Descenso por el Arenal
- Ruta al Illiniza Norte
- Ruta al Illiniza Norte
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Quito?
The best trail running trails in Quito are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Quito?
Quito has a total of 167 trails. Of those, 161 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Quito to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Quito?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Quito is Al salóya que lejos el 23 with 4,536 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Quito?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Quito is Valle de la Muerte with 6,778 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Quito?
Quito supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Quito?
The following bike services are available in Quito:
- Bike Shop (4)
- Guides & Tours (3)
- Coaching & Camps (2)
- Trail Builders (2)
- Club (1)
- Shuttle Service (1)
- Other (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Quito?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Quito is Periup with an average grade of 15.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Quito?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Quito. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Quito?
The overall region status for Quito is Clear / Green. Out of 58 trails:
- Clear / Green: 48
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Quito?
Yes, Quito supports e-bike riding. There are 33 trails in Quito 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?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Quito are: View all mountain biking routes in Quito.
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What type of bike is most common in Quito?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Quito are:
- AM (85 activities)
- XC (3 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Quito?
The highest summit in Quito is Rumiňahui norte at 15,308 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Quito?
The most popular Strava segments in Quito are:
- DH_Suave_La_Viña (11,868 athletes)
- La Viña (11,639 athletes)
- Las minas-Jugos (11,553 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Quito?
Yes, there are 22 accessible/adaptive trails in Quito. View all adaptive trails in Quito for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Quito?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Quito directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Quito?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Quito: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Quito.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Quito?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Quito are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Quito?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Quito are:
- Helechos (5/5)
- PONZOÑA (5/5)
- Sacha Capuli (5/5)
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