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1.4 miles
Distance
97 ft
Climb
-1,773 ft
Descent
00:17:54
Avg time
-1,676 ft
Altitude change
5,176 ft
Altitude min
6,852 ft
Altitude max
6,852 ft
Altitude start
5,176 ft
Altitude end
-23.465%
Grade
-57.553%
Grade max
34.622%
Grade min
802 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:17:54
Avg time

La Culebra 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
    #138614 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #324175 in Trail Running
    • #312280 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5 in Mountain Biking · Guatemala [+]
    • #66 in Trail Running
    • #65 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

La Culebra is a fun trail to ride down that starts on the highway after San Andrés Semetabaj, and drops down into Santa Catarina Palopó. It has flowy singletrack, with some technical sections, you finish the ride off going down steps through the town to the main road. This is a trail locals use to walk to their fields so always respect them, stop and let them pass, greet them be friendly as they are the ones who maintain the trails.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Flowy

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      Down the stairs, Santa Catarina Palopó, Guatemala
      mtb
      5:01 | 1002 | Apr 1, 2018 , Panajachel
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      1 Review & Comments

      guateridemtb
      Great trail! I did it a few years ago and it is really fun to ride!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is La Culebra located?
      La Culebra is located in Panajachel, Guatemala. It is part of the Panajachel trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 14.72763, -91.12511.
      ▼ How hard is La Culebra?
      La Culebra is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 23.465%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for La Culebra?
      La Culebra has 97 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,773 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,176 ft to 6,852 ft.
      ▼ Is La Culebra a point to point trail?
      La Culebra is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is La Culebra?
      La Culebra is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on La Culebra?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on La Culebra. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride La Culebra?
      The estimated time to ride La Culebra is approximately 18 minutes. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is La Culebra?
      La Culebra is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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