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4,298 ft
Distance
178 ft
Climb
-92 ft
Descent
00:07:33
Avg time
87 ft
Altitude change
62 ft
Altitude min
178 ft
Altitude max
62 ft
Altitude start
151 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-35.2%
Grade max
21.9%
Grade min
2,717 ft
Distance climb
1,060 ft
Distance down
522 ft
Distance flat
00:07:33
Avg time

A. Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Las Catalinas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70229 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #242280 in E-Biking
    • #125494 in Trail Running
    • #102612 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #39 in Mountain Biking · Costa Rica [+]
    • #108 in E-Biking
    • #102 in Trail Running
    • #167 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Principal is great uphill flow trail to start Las Catalinas Trail System. Depart from Pura Vida Ride

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BridgesFamily friendlyFlowy

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 345 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is A. located?
      A. is located in Las Catalinas, Costa Rica. It is part of the Las Catalinas trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 10.48367, -85.78712.
      ▼ How hard is A.?
      A. is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for A.?
      A. has 178 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 92 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 62 ft to 178 ft.
      ▼ Is A. a point to point trail?
      A. is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is A.?
      A. is 4,298 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on A.?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on A.. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access A.? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to A. are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride A.?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride A.. The trail is 4,298 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is A.?
      A. is a very popular trail. There have been 1,997 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,857 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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