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3,753 ft
Distance
-564 ft
Descent
00:08:18
Avg time
-564 ft
Altitude change
692 ft
Altitude min
1,257 ft
Altitude max
1,257 ft
Altitude start
692 ft
Altitude end
-15%
Grade
-59.1%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
23 ft
Distance climb
3,573 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:08:18
Avg time

Burros Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais
    Sintra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36032 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29050 in E-Biking
    • #116311 in Trail Running
    • #3692 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas, I.P.

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AI Generated Description

Burros Upper is a highly rated 1 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Sintra. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features drop, jump and skinny. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 35.7 km avg distance
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  • 188 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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on Jun 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.41 (17 votes)
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      9 Reviews & Comments

      ntc ntc
      Quite narrow and overgrown. Recommend pants and long sleeeves or expect scratches
      Monipe Monipe
      Alguna zona con vegetación, necesita un repasito
      vonhauke
      Quite well maintained and a really fun ride!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Burros Upper located?
      Burros Upper is located in Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais, Sintra, Portugal. It is part of the Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.76527, -9.46098.
      ▼ How hard is Burros Upper?
      Burros Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 15%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Burros Upper?
      The trail has 564 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 692 ft to 1,257 ft.
      ▼ Is Burros Upper a point to point trail?
      Burros Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Burros Upper?
      Burros Upper is 3,753 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Burros Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Burros Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Burros Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Burros Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Burros Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Burros Upper. The trail is 3,753 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Burros Upper?
      Burros Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 1,838 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,023 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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