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SaveThimphu trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Winter Fat Biking.
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- Mountain Bike
6 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Hike
7 trails
- Trail Running
7 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Oct 29, 2023Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 7
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 6
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 7
- Trails Trail Running
- 7
- Total Distance
- 17 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,437 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,245 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 11,775 ft
- Reports
- 4
- Photos
- 5
- Completed Counter
- 80
Popular Thimphu Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 665 ft • 22 •
One way trail from Kuenselphodrang Park to Changangkha Temple. Pine and rhododendron forests on west side of Thimphu Valley.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 20 ft • 22 •
All climbing or all descending.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,816 ft • 18 ft • 10 •
Also part of the bigger Gemtsi Trail. It is earmarked to be stage one of the Thimphu Funduro 2022 race organized by Thimphu Mountain Biking Club.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 397 ft • 6 •
Easy trail through pine forest and open grassland on western slope of Thimphu Valley.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 4,826 ft • 21 ft • 6 •
Stage 2 of the Thimphu Funduro Race 2022.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 6 miles • 494 ft • 3 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour7 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Thimphu Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tshalu Maphey (Nunnery extension) | Oct 29, 2023 @ 9:59pm Oct 29, 2023 | Very Dry | LaurenceXj9QHm | ||
| KC Trail (Kuenselphodrang Park to Changangkha) | Nov 18, 2022 @ 1:52pm Nov 18, 2022 | Ideal | Dab-a-dab | ||
| Depsi Trail | Apr 4, 2021 @ 1:53am Apr 4, 2021 | Very Dry | Thinley |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45218 | ridden | trail | activity #61495909 | Nov 8, 2024 @ 10:11pm Nov 8, 2024 |
| LaurenceXj9QHm | add | report | activity #46474142 | Nov 19, 2023 @ 6:30pm Nov 19, 2023 |
| Dab-a-dab | add | trail | activity #35657263 and 2 more | Nov 26, 2022 @ 8:43am Nov 26, 2022 |
| Dab-a-dab | add | report | activity #35543903 and 1 more | Nov 21, 2022 @ 12:08am Nov 21, 2022 |
| Thinley | add | report | activity #17862965 | Apr 4, 2021 @ 10:37pm Apr 4, 2021 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 6 | 15 miles | 5,869 ft | 10 miles | 3,875 ft | #10,673 | #1 | 5 | 4 | 576 | ||
| E-Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 827 ft | 1 mile | 817 ft | 4 | ||||||
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 10 miles | 4,281 ft | 7 miles | 3,875 ft | #9,091 | #1 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 5 miles | 1,982 ft | 3 miles | 1,450 ft | #520 | #1 | 3 | ||||
| Hike | 7 | 17 miles | 8,438 ft | 12 miles | 4,245 ft | #2,447 | #1 | 4 | 129 | |||
| Trail Running | 7 | 17 miles | 8,438 ft | 12 miles | 4,245 ft | #1,938 | #1 | 4 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Thimphu?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Thimphu are:
- Thimphu Funduro Stage 1 (0/5)
- KC Trail (Kuenselphodrang Park to Changangkha) (0/5)
- Thimphu Funduro Stage 2 (0/5)
- Tshalu Maphey (Nunnery extension) (0/5)
- Padtseling Tang (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Thimphu?
Check the Thimphu 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 Thimphu?
The longest trail in Thimphu is Padtseling Tang at 6.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Thimphu?
The best hiking trails in Thimphu are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Thimphu?
Thimphu has a total of 7 trails. Of those, 6 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Thimphu to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Thimphu?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Thimphu is KC Trail (Kuenselphodrang Park to Changangkha) with 665 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Thimphu?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Thimphu is Padtseling Tang with 2,646 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Thimphu?
Thimphu supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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Are the trails open in Thimphu?
The overall region status for Thimphu is Clear / Green. Out of 3 trails:
- Clear / Green: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Thimphu?
There are 1 trails in Thimphu 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 Thimphu?
The highest summit in Thimphu is 良岗岗日 at 24,573 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Thimphu?
The most popular Strava segments in Thimphu are:
- KC South Climb (222 athletes)
- Kala Baza Hoka (221 athletes)
- KC 2.0 (Kuenselphodrang gate to Changangkha: 2016 re-route) (196 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Thimphu?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Thimphu are:
- Thimphu Funduro Stage 1
- KC Trail (Kuenselphodrang Park to Changangkha)
- Thimphu Funduro Stage 2
- Tshalu Maphey (Nunnery extension)
- Padtseling Tang
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Thimphu?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Thimphu are:
- Thimphu Funduro Stage 1 (0/5)
- KC Trail (Kuenselphodrang Park to Changangkha) (0/5)
- Tshalu Maphey (Nunnery extension) (0/5)
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