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4,964 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-624 ft
Descent
00:11:38
Avg time
-596 ft
Altitude change
10,752 ft
Altitude min
11,349 ft
Altitude max
11,348 ft
Altitude start
10,751 ft
Altitude end
-12%
Grade
-56%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
548 ft
Distance climb
4,321 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:11:38
Avg time

Cardos Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Parque Ejidal San Nicolás Totolapan
    San Nicolás Totolapan
  • AKA
    CARDOS AMANSA
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #66555 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24069 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Wallride
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Ejido San Nicolás Totolapan

Sendero que nos lleva de a las pistas de DH desde Rancho Tuerto. Conecta con Shikhana y Conexion Cardos

Trail that takes us to the DH tracks from Rancho Tuerto. It connects with Shikhana and Conexion Cardos

Access Info

Al final de Cerro Del Coyote/

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to cardos trailhead (19.233120, -99.276810)

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        8:23 | 207 | Mar 3, 2023 , San Nicolás Totolapan

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cardos

        Where is Cardos located?
        Cardos is located in Parque Ejidal San Nicolás Totolapan, San Nicolás Totolapan, México. It is part of the Parque Ejidal San Nicolás Totolapan trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 19.23312, -99.27681.
        How hard is Cardos?
        Cardos is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Cardos?
        Cardos has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 624 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,752 ft to 11,349 ft.
        Is Cardos a point to point trail?
        Yes, Cardos is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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