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4,829 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-601 ft
Descent
00:05:24
Avg time
-592 ft
Altitude change
3,366 ft
Altitude min
3,961 ft
Altitude max
3,958 ft
Altitude start
3,366 ft
Altitude end
-12.2%
Grade
-91.9%
Grade max
5.6%
Grade min
358 ft
Distance climb
4,386 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:05:24
Avg time

Cabeças Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Calheta
    Funchal
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116790 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35740 in E-Biking
    • #354676 in Trail Running
    • #342889 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #710 in Mountain Biking · Portugal [+]
    • #223 in E-Biking
    • #1,144 in Trail Running
    • #902 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014

Trilho com muitas zonas de chão de pedra, muito divertido, ao chegar ao fim, ir pelo 2º estradão que à esquerda até à estrada, 5m de pedal.

Access Info

Entre os Prazeres e o Paul da Serra, Zona que tem um sinal do Pico Gordo, lado direito.

Tags
DropsRock gardensRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
All
  • 14 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Cabeças Trail Reports

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Oct 26, 2023 @ 3:03am
Oct 26, 2023
Sep 4, 2023 @ 2:08am
Sep 4, 2023
 Top section ok, lower section completely overgrown and unrideable with vegetation and massive holes in the trails. Do not ride.
Nov 19, 2022 @ 4:23am
Nov 19, 2022
Oct 7, 2019 @ 9:53am
Oct 7, 2019
 Full of cow mines
Nov 14, 2016 @ 12:00am
Nov 14, 2016
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Status:
on Oct 26, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Sandokan 2015
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      Itinerary of the Sandokan Enduro 2016
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cabeças located?
      Cabeças is located in Calheta, Funchal, Portugal. It is part of the Calheta trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.76505, -17.14728.
      ▼ How hard is Cabeças?
      Cabeças is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cabeças?
      Cabeças has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 601 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,366 ft to 3,961 ft.
      ▼ Is Cabeças a point to point trail?
      Cabeças is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Cabeças?
      Cabeças is 4,829 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cabeças?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cabeças. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cabeças?
      Cabeças is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Cabeças? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cabeças are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cabeças?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Cabeças. The trail is 4,829 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cabeças?
      Cabeças is a moderately popular trail. There have been 142 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 176 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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