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1,716 ft
Distance
-262 ft
Descent
00:04:32
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
00:04:32
Avg time

Imperial Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Almendrales
    Málaga
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95134 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47883 in E-Biking
    • #132458 in Trail Running
    • #61831 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • 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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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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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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on Sep 21, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to imperial trailhead (36.753780, -4.397070)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Imperial

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Imperial?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Imperial are:
        • January (3 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 7 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 138 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 167 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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