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1,746 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-229 ft
Descent
00:01:50
Avg time
-222 ft
Altitude change
2,998 ft
Altitude min
3,220 ft
Altitude max
3,220 ft
Altitude start
2,998 ft
Altitude end
-12.705%
Grade
-25.43%
Grade max
5.55%
Grade min
126 ft
Distance climb
1,620 ft
Distance down
00:01:50
Avg time

Folhas Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Machico
    Funchal
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83418 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349686 in Trail Running
    • #139876 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #563 in Mountain Biking · Portugal [+]
    • #1,125 in Trail Running
    • #235 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Pequeno single track com início no prado verde das 4 estradas, fácil acesso e divertido. segue sempre paralelo a estrada. ideal para quem vem dos outros trilhos localizados mais acima. A entrada para a levada da serra e já ao lado de baixo.

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  • 4 rides
  • 29 miles avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Folhas Trail Reports

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Jul 14, 2026 @ 5:32pm (Atlantic/Madeira)
Jul 14, 2026
Aug 7, 2023 @ 8:48am
Aug 7, 2023
 Short, fun trail but not worth the detour away from ovelhas.
Nov 6, 2018 @ 2:07am
Nov 6, 2018
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on Jul 14, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Folhas located?
      Folhas is located in Machico, Funchal, Portugal. It is part of the Machico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.71663, -16.84694.
      ▼ How hard is Folhas?
      Folhas is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 12.705%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Folhas?
      Folhas has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 229 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,998 ft to 3,220 ft.
      ▼ Is Folhas a point to point trail?
      Folhas is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Folhas?
      Folhas is 1,746 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Folhas?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Folhas. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Folhas? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Folhas are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Folhas?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Folhas. The trail is 1,746 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Folhas?
      Folhas is a moderately popular trail. There have been 273 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 315 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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