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4.0 miles
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-3,621 ft
Descent
01:02:12
Avg time
-3,565 ft
Altitude change
742 ft
Altitude min
4,308 ft
Altitude max
4,308 ft
Altitude start
741 ft
Altitude end
-16.8%
Grade
-100.4%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
1,329 ft
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
837 ft
Distance flat
01:02:12
Avg time

Karma Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Finale Outdoor Region
    Finale Ligure
  • Ref Number
    #345
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (12 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #14731 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2347 in E-Biking
    • #60715 in Trail Running
    • #1340 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    All-year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Finale Outdoor Region

The second longest ever EWS stage: 8.3km and 1100m drop for a technical and complete trail.
It officially started on the top of Monte Carmo (highest peak of the region) at 1389m o.s.l., now that is not reachable by bikes anymore and the trail starts from the col a few hundred meters below. Long, techy, steep and tight: everything fun for advanced riders.

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Access Info

Exit the E80 highway in Pietra Ligure. Keep going towards the sea and you'll get to Pietra Ligure. You'll then be able to drive toward the mountains in order to reach Val Maremola towns and trails.
Other option would be the E80 exit in Finale Ligure. Keep going towards the sea until you catch the SS1 Via Aurelia and move west until Pietra Ligure.

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This trail is for experienced riders. Make sure you talk to an expert, professional guide for the best experience. Given its nature, the trail can change after weather happenings and season changes. Always pay attention.

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  • 32.2 km average
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  • 25 rides
  • 41.3 km avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Karma Trail Trail Reports

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Aug 23, 2026 @ 3:28pm (Europe/Rome)
Aug 23, 2026
 Trail is insane! Loose rocks and lots of leaves everywhere. I could ride basically all sections that were not fully destroyed by waterflow. That...
May 31, 2026 @ 8:17am (Europe/Rome)
May 30, 2026
 Loose scree in the upper section. Further along, however, there are no fallen trees. If you enjoy technically challenging trails, this one is...
May 18, 2026 @ 12:22pm (Europe/Rome)
May 18, 2026
 I can only confirm the previous report, despite some MTB rider on the top said that trail is closed already for two years, that nobody take care...
May 7, 2026 @ 5:24pm (Europe/Rome)
May 7, 2026
 At the first part, you have a lot of loose stones, so the ride ist really sketchy. The ground is a bit wet. Everything is rideable (at the...
Apr 26, 2026 @ 6:16pm (Europe/Rome)
Apr 26, 2026
perfect condition - very demanding
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on Aug 23, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.06 (49 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        rLex
        Sehr anspruchsvoller Trail! S4 passt und ist auch sehr lange in diesem Niveau!
        Leider ist ein teil sehr stark von Dornen zugewachsen was ein harter Kampf war…
        Sonst schöner Trail! Ein Abendteuer wert!
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        Great technical-trial trail. Hard to climb but worth for experienced riders. Drifting all the timeSmile A lot of blackberry thorns at the end in summer 2026.
        Foensi10
        S4-Trail from the top to the end. Everything is rideable (at the appropriate difficulty level), but it don't get easier.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Karma Trail located?
        Karma Trail is located in Finale Outdoor Region, Finale Ligure, Italy. It is part of the Finale Outdoor Region trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.17636, 8.18973.
        ▼ How hard is Karma Trail?
        Karma Trail is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 16.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Karma Trail?
        Karma Trail has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,621 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 742 ft to 4,308 ft.
        ▼ Is Karma Trail a point to point trail?
        Yes, Karma Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Karma Trail?
        Karma Trail is 4.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Karma Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Karma Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Karma Trail?
        Karma Trail is best visited during: All-year round.
        ▼ How do I access Karma Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Karma Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Karma Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 19 minutes to ride Karma Trail. The trail is 4.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Karma Trail?
        Karma Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 662 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 639 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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