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10.9 miles
Distance
2,085 ft
Climb
-2,163 ft
Descent
3,879 ft
High Point
-78 ft
Altitude change
2,924 ft
Altitude min
3,505 ft
Altitude start
3,428 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-69.9%
Grade max
57.6%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1,818 ft
Distance flat

El Rayo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monte De La Esperanza
    La Esperanza
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Pista que atraviesa el Monte de la Esperanza de Este a Oeste desde Las Orillas hasta el cruce de Cuatro Caminos en los altos de Santa Úrsula

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El Rayo Trail Reports

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Dec 11, 2025 @ 2:33pm (Atlantic/Canary)
Dec 11, 2025
Cerrada a la altura de Santa Úrsula, después de casi 3 años del incendio la pista continúa llena de árboles talados que impiden la circulación.
May 25, 2024 @ 2:31pm
May 25, 2024
Cerrada por zonas, árboles talados después del incendio en medio de distintos tramos de la pista.
Dec 27, 2023 @ 3:20pm
Dec 27, 2023
reporter Zona recientemente afectada por incendio forestal, proceder con precaución y añadir reporte para indicar el estado del terreno
Aug 17, 2023 @ 3:18pm
Aug 17, 2023
reporter Monte cerrado por el incendio de Arafo-Candelaria
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is El Rayo located?
      El Rayo is located in Monte De La Esperanza, La Esperanza, Spain. It is part of the Monte De La Esperanza trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 28.44831, -16.37861.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for El Rayo?
      El Rayo has 2,085 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,163 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,924 ft to 3,879 ft.
      ▼ Is El Rayo a point to point trail?
      El Rayo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is El Rayo?
      El Rayo is 10.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on El Rayo?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on El Rayo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access El Rayo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to El Rayo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is El Rayo?
      El Rayo is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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