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1,716 ft
Distance
-262 ft
Descent
00:03:38
Avg time
-262 ft
Altitude change
680 ft
Altitude min
943 ft
Altitude max
943 ft
Altitude start
679 ft
Altitude end
-15.3%
Grade
-40.5%
Grade max
1,657 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:03:38
Avg time

Imperial Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Almendrales
    Málaga
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #122121 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87059 in E-Biking
    • #308109 in Trail Running
    • #102061 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #10,089 in Mountain Biking · Spain [+]
    • #17,518 in E-Biking
    • #32,540 in Trail Running
    • #6,924 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Pump Track, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fun and narrow (beware with the trees and your handlebar) trail with some small technical sections. Very loose terrain when dry.

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BermsLoosePump trackSkinnies

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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Imperial Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2025 @ 5:55pm (Europe/Madrid)
Sep 21, 2025
big erosion and trees down on the trail
Mar 21, 2025 @ 12:18am
Mar 21, 2025
Unfortunately, a tree lies on the trail shortly after the start
Jan 12, 2025 @ 4:42am
Jan 12, 2025
Feb 27, 2023 @ 7:51pm
Feb 27, 2023
Jan 5, 2019 @ 5:33am
Jan 5, 2019
Had to remove a tree at the beginning. The steep sections are very loose when dry
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Status:
on Sep 21, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jan 5, 2019 @ 5:34am
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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 3,379 ft • 16 • Loop •
      Route that links main trails in Alemdrales area in Malaga region
      ★ 3.0 • 16 miles • 3,379 ft • 16 • Loop •
      A series of loops on Almendrales area, with 5 nice down sections and not so bad climbing through access roads.
      4.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Sebdemb
      Unfortunately, a tree lies on the trail shortly after the start.
      sooty00
      The upper section has a couple of intimidatingly steep and loose bits. Plenty of crash potential for a blue trail, much more so than relámpago.
      fx99
      The first 180° turn is really easy to miss.
      The upper part has two really steep sections. The first one continues into a steep berm and when it's dry you will have a hard time getting enough grip to controll your speed on the loose ground. (I crashed pretty hard after the berm)
      Still a good trail though if you are up for a challenge Big Grin

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Imperial located?
      Imperial is located in Almendrales, Málaga, Spain. It is part of the Almendrales trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.75378, -4.39707.
      ▼ How hard is Imperial?
      Imperial is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Imperial?
      The trail has 262 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 680 ft to 943 ft.
      ▼ Is Imperial a point to point trail?
      Imperial is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Imperial?
      Imperial is 1,716 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Imperial?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Imperial. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Imperial? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Imperial are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Imperial?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Imperial. The trail is 1,716 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Imperial?
      Imperial is a moderately popular trail. There have been 147 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 178 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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