more stats
5,266 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-815 ft
Descent
00:08:20
Avg time
-734 ft
Altitude change
508 ft
Altitude min
1,303 ft
Altitude max
1,303 ft
Altitude start
569 ft
Altitude end
-46.681%
Grade max
46.042%
Grade min
508 ft
Distance climb
4,759 ft
Distance down
00:08:20
Avg time

Atalhada Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Faial da Terra
    Ponta Delgada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #331174 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117707 in Trail Running
    • #344794 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,705 in Mountain Biking · Portugal [+]
    • #288 in Trail Running
    • #920 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face

Technical trail, with flowy parts, steep switchbaks sessions, rock session in the end, merge with pico grande trail.

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BridgesDropsFlowyJumpsRock slabs

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Jun 15, 2025
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Atalhada Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2023 @ 2:12am
Jun 11, 2023
 Tree down/landslide
Mar 7, 2018 @ 1:14pm
Mar 7, 2018
 The trail has a lot of mud but it´s good to ride. It was cleaned for the 2018 Faial da Terra Enduro Fest event.
Aug 26, 2017 @ 5:05am
Aug 26, 2017
 Not really maintained but were able to ride it. Should cut the herbs/ rattle leaves! Drops and jumps are not rideable anymore (unsafe).
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      youtuber Faial da Terra - 'atalhada' - MTB Azores
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      6:18 | 499 | Jun 9, 2018 , Ponta Delgada
      2018 Faial da Terra Enduro Fest
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      2:35 | 422 | Mar 7, 2018 , Ponta Delgada
      RIDE #02 FAIAL DA TERRA - ATALHADA - 30.10.2016
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      5:58 | 81 | Nov 9, 2016 , Ponta Delgada
      RIDE #02 FAIAL DA TERRA - ATALHADA - 16.05.2016
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      6:29 | 51 | May 19, 2016 , Ponta Delgada

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Atalhada located?
      Atalhada is located in Faial da Terra, Ponta Delgada, Portugal. It is part of the Faial da Terra trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.751, -25.21641.
      ▼ How hard is Atalhada?
      Atalhada is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Atalhada?
      Atalhada has 81 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 815 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 508 ft to 1,303 ft.
      ▼ Is Atalhada a point to point trail?
      Atalhada is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Atalhada?
      Atalhada is 5,266 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Atalhada?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Atalhada. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Atalhada?
      Atalhada is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Atalhada? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Atalhada are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Atalhada?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Atalhada. The trail is 5,266 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Atalhada?
      Atalhada is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 37 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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