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4,918 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-408 ft
Descent
00:13:16
Avg time
-352 ft
Altitude change
1,176 ft
Altitude min
1,528 ft
Altitude max
1,528 ft
Altitude start
1,178 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-28.4%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
751 ft
Distance climb
4,026 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:13:16
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Avião Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pico Alto
    Vila do Porto
  • AKA
    Trilho da Areia Branca
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93044 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103827 in E-Biking
    • #131480 in Trail Running
    • #124657 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Azores Gov

Old trail that had been closed for 27 years, since a comercial plane crashed into Pico Alto back in February the 8th 1989.
The trail can be quite a challenge when wet, as there is no grip on the hard climbs and steepest descents.

Access Info

At the Pico Alto trailhead go south(left) to the memorial, then down the dirt road, before you reach the "bridge" where the impact zone was, take the trail to your right. At the first intersection, keep left (straight ahead). The trail exits at the side of the road, so watch your speed and be careful of oncoming traffic.

Trail Supporters
  • Câmara Municipal de Vila do Porto
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        Directions to aviao trailhead (36.981360, -25.093420)

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        3:36 | 226 | Dec 31, 2015 , Vila do Porto
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Avião

        ▼ Where is Avião located?
        Avião is located in Pico Alto, Vila do Porto, Portugal. It is part of the Pico Alto trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.98136, -25.09342.
        ▼ How hard is Avião?
        Avião is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Avião?
        Avião has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 408 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,176 ft to 1,528 ft.
        ▼ Is Avião a point to point trail?
        Avião is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Avião?
        Avião is 4,918 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Avião?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Avião. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Avião?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Avião are:
        • December (75 activities)
        • September (74 activities)
        • April (72 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Avião? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Avião are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Avião?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Avião. The trail is 4,918 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Avião?
        Avião is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 125 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 129 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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