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3,474 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-615 ft
Descent
00:04:39
Avg time
-609 ft
Altitude change
9,007 ft
Altitude min
9,615 ft
Altitude max
9,615 ft
Altitude start
9,007 ft
Altitude end
-17.518%
Grade
-31.341%
Grade max
6.217%
Grade min
134 ft
Distance climb
3,340 ft
Distance down
00:04:39
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Cañaris Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cojitambo
    Azogues
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48977 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133988 in Trail Running
    • #127452 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Really fun and difficult trail. It's main part is an ancient Incan road made of big rocks. Usually, the road is used by local people so be respectful and kind.

Access Info

Take the road that leads to the summit of Cojitambo, after the first climb take the road to the right, and then left into the gully.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cañaris

        ▼ Where is Cañaris located?
        Cañaris is located in Cojitambo, Azogues, Ecuador. It is part of the Cojitambo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -2.76023, -78.89153.
        ▼ How hard is Cañaris?
        Cañaris is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.518%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cañaris?
        Cañaris has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 615 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,007 ft to 9,615 ft.
        ▼ Is Cañaris a point to point trail?
        Cañaris is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cañaris?
        Cañaris is 3,474 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cañaris?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cañaris. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cañaris?
        The estimated time to ride Cañaris is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 3,474 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Cañaris?
        Cañaris is a very popular trail. There have been 14 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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