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1.3 miles
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-1,013 ft
Descent
00:12:36
Avg time
-1,004 ft
Altitude change
1,929 ft
Altitude min
2,933 ft
Altitude max
2,933 ft
Altitude start
1,929 ft
Altitude end
-14.5%
Grade
-75.3%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
30 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:12:36
Avg time

Carreta Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ponta do Pargo
    Funchal
  • Ref Number
    #21
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #13943 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Freeride Madeira & Caniço Riders

Trilho aberto pelo Trail Builder Local Cabelaça e onde tem sido mantido pela equipa FREERiDE Madeira em conjunto com o Clube Caniço Riders todos os anos. Inicialmente vereda antiga na zona da Ponta do Pargo e adaptada para #MOUNTAINBIKE Enduro. Tem sido muito usado para provas como o #Transmadeira e o #Endurochallenge .

É um trilho muito Rápido na sua fase inicial e onde se parece com um carrossel com altos e baixos. Para quem anda bem sabe escolher as melhores trajectórias a fim de ser mais fluido e se divertir em cima da Bike. Perigoso no inverno devido ao cerro. Chamado o "Madeira Ice"

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Desvio à direita a meio do trilho dos pombos

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  • 24 miles avg distance
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Apr 14, 2026 @ 2:43pm (Europe/Lisbon)
Apr 14, 2026
mucho roller coaster y bien de peraltes. rápida y divertida
Apr 14, 2026 @ 10:29am (Atlantic/Madeira)
Apr 14, 2026
Divertido
May 3, 2023 @ 4:10am
May 3, 2023
Aug 28, 2022 @ 1:53am
Aug 28, 2022
Overgrown vegetation
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Wet
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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        Directions to carreta trailhead (32.820210, -17.214180)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Carreta

        Where is Carreta located?
        Carreta is located in Ponta do Pargo, Funchal, Portugal. It is part of the Ponta do Pargo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.82021, -17.21418.
        How hard is Carreta?
        Carreta is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 14.5%.
        What is the elevation gain for Carreta?
        Carreta has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,013 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,929 ft to 2,933 ft.
        Is Carreta a point to point trail?
        Yes, Carreta is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Carreta?
        Carreta is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Carreta?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Carreta. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Carreta?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Carreta are:
        • July (4 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How long does it take to ride Carreta?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Carreta. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Carreta?
        Carreta is a very popular trail. There have been 801 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 809 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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