more stats
942 ft
Distance
-135 ft
Descent
00:01:24
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
189 ft
Altitude min
324 ft
Altitude max
324 ft
Altitude start
190 ft
Altitude end
-14.3%
Grade
-47%
Grade max
-3.1%
Grade min
942 ft
Distance down
00:01:24
Avg time

Cactus Dive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #215147 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #145782 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #22 in Mountain Biking · Nicaragua [+]
    • #17 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Rancho Santana

Ready expert trail that drops in from the Escondido Rd and down to chocoyo/ The steepest and most challenging trail at the Ranch ending in a mature cactus forrest. This trail will also provide access for the future Escondida residents down the valley trail network.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 7 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Cactus Dive Trail Reports

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on Sep 11, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cactus Dive located?
      Cactus Dive is located in Rancho Santana, Tola, Nicaragua. It is part of the Rancho Santana trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 11.42849, -86.0737.
      ▼ How hard is Cactus Dive?
      Cactus Dive is rated as Proline difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cactus Dive?
      The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 189 ft to 324 ft.
      ▼ Is Cactus Dive a point to point trail?
      Yes, Cactus Dive is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cactus Dive?
      Cactus Dive is 942 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cactus Dive?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cactus Dive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cactus Dive?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Cactus Dive. The trail is 942 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cactus Dive?
      Cactus Dive is a very popular trail. There have been 9 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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