more stats
2.3 miles
Distance
321 ft
Climb
-1,671 ft
Descent
00:17:44
Avg time
-1,350 ft
Altitude change
1,964 ft
Altitude min
3,313 ft
Altitude max
3,313 ft
Altitude start
1,964 ft
Altitude end
-50.308%
Grade max
31.061%
Grade min
3,021 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
241 ft
Distance flat
00:17:44
Avg time

Connecting trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Machico
    Funchal
  • AKA
    Portela
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #135305 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42166 in Trail Running
    • #132973 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #799 in Mountain Biking · Portugal [+]
    • #76 in Trail Running
    • #213 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Connecting trail para Funduras e Boca do risco de quem vier do Arieiro/Poiso e queira ir até Machico ou Caniçal. Passa por estradões , pequenos trilhos e levada. não tem subidas, Somente descida e levada que se faz bem.

Access Info

Ao chagar ao fim do Cabras, ir pela esquerda do estradão e não entrar no trilho do Porto da Cruz.

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Local Trail Association

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Connecting trail Trail Reports

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Aug 11, 2023 @ 10:20am
Aug 11, 2023
The road is in good shape.
Jul 29, 2023 @ 12:07pm
Jul 29, 2023
Did the section from the Lagoa to Portela today. This section is in good shape.
Jul 2, 2020 @ 2:43am
Jul 2, 2020
Mar 18, 2018 @ 4:14pm
Mar 18, 2018
Lots of fallen trees from the beginning of the trail till the lamaceiros forest guard house. Possible to climb over the fallen trees.
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Status:
on Aug 11, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Connecting trail located?
      Connecting trail is located in Machico, Funchal, Portugal. It is part of the Machico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.73508, -16.8541.
      ▼ How hard is Connecting trail?
      Connecting trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Connecting trail?
      Connecting trail has 321 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,671 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,964 ft to 3,313 ft.
      ▼ Is Connecting trail a point to point trail?
      Connecting trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Connecting trail?
      Connecting trail is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Connecting trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Connecting trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Connecting trail?
      Connecting trail is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Connecting trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Connecting trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Connecting trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Connecting trail. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Connecting trail?
      Connecting trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 139 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 128 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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