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5,033 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-982 ft
Descent
00:06:59
Avg time
-978 ft
Altitude change
1,121 ft
Altitude min
2,100 ft
Altitude max
2,100 ft
Altitude start
1,122 ft
Altitude end
-19.4%
Grade
-56.1%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
4,715 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:06:59
Avg time

Malacosta Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3059 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19931 in E-Biking
    • #381436 in Trail Running
    • #336649 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #326 in Mountain Biking · Italy [+]
    • #2,289 in E-Biking
    • #15,425 in Trail Running
    • #12,977 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Malacosta is a 2 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Pistoia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 82 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Malacosta Trail Reports

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Oct 17, 2026 @ 12:53pm (Europe/Rome)
Oct 17, 2026
Fondo coperto da foglie ma percorribile. Il ponticino finale abbastanza pulito, pochi rovi.
Aug 29, 2026 @ 1:45pm (Europe/San_Marino)
Aug 29, 2026
Bellossimo sentiero ma abbastanza sporco di foglie e rovi..
May 23, 2026 @ 8:37am (Europe/Rome)
May 22, 2026
Apr 12, 2026 @ 9:22pm (Europe/Rome)
Apr 12, 2026
Fondo polveroso e un po' di braking bumps post gara, resta comunque ottimo
Apr 11, 2026 @ 11:21am (Europe/Rome)
Apr 11, 2026
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on Oct 17, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      4:24 | 263 | May 8, 2023 , Pistoia
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Malacosta located?
      Malacosta is located in A.V.D.O. trail area, Pistoia, Italy. It is part of the A.V.D.O. trail area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.00325, 10.9353.
      ▼ How hard is Malacosta?
      Malacosta is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 19.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Malacosta?
      Malacosta has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 982 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,121 ft to 2,100 ft.
      ▼ Is Malacosta a point to point trail?
      Yes, Malacosta is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Malacosta?
      Malacosta is 5,033 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Malacosta?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Malacosta. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Malacosta? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Malacosta are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Malacosta?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Malacosta. The trail is 5,033 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Malacosta?
      Malacosta is a very popular trail. There have been 456 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 472 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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