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1.8 miles
Distance
157 ft
Climb
-315 ft
Descent
00:58:29
Avg time
-157 ft
Altitude change
1,539 ft
Altitude min
1,757 ft
Altitude max
1,698 ft
Altitude start
1,540 ft
Altitude end
-1.647%
Grade
-18.544%
Grade max
13.67%
Grade min
3,356 ft
Distance climb
5,065 ft
Distance down
992 ft
Distance flat
00:58:29
Avg time

El Sitio Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #150639 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #358471 in Trail Running
    • #347670 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #93 in Mountain Biking · Costa Rica [+]
    • #271 in Trail Running
    • #281 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Short trail that can be done alone or in combination with other trails in the area. Mostly shaded. Lots of up and downs and a very technical down hill in the middle. Non experts should better walk this part.

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Alpine

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 22, 2018 @ 6:17pm
Mar 22, 2018
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is El Sitio located?
      El Sitio is located in Rincon de la Vieja, Liberia, Costa Rica. It is part of the Rincon de la Vieja trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 10.74662, -85.37997.
      ▼ How hard is El Sitio?
      El Sitio is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.647%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for El Sitio?
      El Sitio has 157 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 315 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,539 ft to 1,757 ft.
      ▼ Is El Sitio a point to point trail?
      Yes, El Sitio is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is El Sitio?
      El Sitio is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on El Sitio?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on El Sitio. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access El Sitio? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to El Sitio are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride El Sitio?
      The estimated time to ride El Sitio is approximately 58 minutes. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is El Sitio?
      El Sitio is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 24 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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