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4,843 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-827 ft
Descent
00:07:40
Avg time
-815 ft
Altitude change
802 ft
Altitude min
1,629 ft
Altitude max
1,617 ft
Altitude start
804 ft
Altitude end
-16.8%
Grade
-66.3%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
374 ft
Distance climb
4,446 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:07:40
Avg time

Absurd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Machico
    Funchal
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #264075 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #174982 in E-Biking
    • #437789 in Trail Running
    • #441928 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,433 in Mountain Biking · Portugal [+]
    • #1,180 in E-Biking
    • #1,690 in Trail Running
    • #1,595 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2025

Flowy trail with a few technical sections

This trail is unsanctioned.

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BermsDropsFlowyJumps
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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Absurd located?
      Absurd is located in Machico, Funchal, Portugal. It is part of the Machico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.68284, -16.8214.
      ▼ How hard is Absurd?
      Absurd is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 16.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Absurd?
      Absurd has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 827 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 802 ft to 1,629 ft.
      ▼ Is Absurd a point to point trail?
      Yes, Absurd is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Absurd?
      Absurd is 4,843 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Absurd?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Absurd. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Absurd?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Absurd are:
      • October (4 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Absurd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Absurd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Absurd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Absurd. The trail is 4,843 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Absurd?
      Absurd is a moderately popular trail. There have been 33 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 34 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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