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1.2 miles
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-790 ft
Descent
00:16:18
Avg time
-786 ft
Altitude change
1,096 ft
Altitude min
1,882 ft
Altitude max
1,882 ft
Altitude start
1,096 ft
Altitude end
-12.4%
Grade
-46%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
591 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:16:18
Avg time

Barraca Preta Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Serra da Lousã
    Coimbra
  • AKA
    Maxxis Track
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87367 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25390 in E-Biking
    • #143298 in Trail Running
    • #4029 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Louzanpark by Montanha Clube

Barraca Preta (aka The Maxxis Track) is a fun track on the opposite side of the valley from most of the Louzanpark trails. It lasts a bit longer than most trails in the area as it doesn't lose so much vert as quickly as a lot of them. It starts off with some berms, a small drop off and small (rollable) jump, then fires you along through the trees. There are no signs except for the 'Single do Simao' one about a third of the way down.

Access Info

The uplift trucks are unlikely to bring you up to this side of the valley. You can ride up the fireroad in the direction of Sn Lourenzo from the EN236 road, then when you eventually get to an opening with a crossroads of fireroads, it's the tempting looking singletrack that dips into the forest straight in front of you.

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Barraca Preta Trail Reports

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May 27, 2025 @ 7:41am
May 27, 2025
Watch out for fallen trees ( easy to go under ) and small branches that get stuck in your wheels. the last 200 meters the trail disappears where...
Apr 6, 2025 @ 11:29am
Apr 6, 2025
Many fallen trees on the trail.
Aug 20, 2024 @ 8:34am
Aug 20, 2024
Jan 9, 2021 @ 2:17am
Jan 9, 2021
Great job, Louzanpark! New section at the top with new jumps, and the fallen trees are cleared.
Oct 15, 2020 @ 9:16am
Oct 15, 2020
Forestry has taken down a load of trees on the top section - currently impassable. You can probably find the way to the start of 'Single do Simao'...
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        Directions to barraca-preta trailhead (40.105680, -8.227530)

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        MTB trails of LOUSÃ Portugal
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        7:30 | 378 | Jun 9, 2021 , Coimbra
        Barraca Preta / The Maxxis Track, Lousã
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        0:58 | 393 | Jun 9, 2020 , Coimbra
        Gap on Lousã Barraca Preta
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        0:17 | 82 | Aug 2, 2021 , Coimbra
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        0:57 | 52 | Nov 13, 2020 , Coimbra
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Barraca Preta

        Where is Barraca Preta located?
        Barraca Preta is located in Serra da Lousã, Coimbra, Portugal. It is part of the Serra da Lousã trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.10568, -8.22753.
        How hard is Barraca Preta?
        Barraca Preta is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Barraca Preta?
        Barraca Preta has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 790 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,096 ft to 1,882 ft.
        Is Barraca Preta a point to point trail?
        Barraca Preta is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Barraca Preta?
        Barraca Preta is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Barraca Preta?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Barraca Preta. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Barraca Preta?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Barraca Preta are:
        • May (5 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Barraca Preta? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Barraca Preta are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Barraca Preta?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Barraca Preta. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Barraca Preta?
        Barraca Preta is a very popular trail. There have been 130 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 134 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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