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1.8 miles
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-81 ft
Descent
00:14:55
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
4,322 ft
Altitude min
4,384 ft
Altitude max
4,338 ft
Altitude start
4,367 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-20%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
5,197 ft
Distance climb
3,556 ft
Distance down
1,007 ft
Distance flat
00:14:55
Avg time

Matinha do Alpha Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lagoa dos Ingleses
    Nova Lima
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29299 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19615 in Trail Running
    • #2887 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Matinha do Alpha is a 3 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Nova Lima. This mountain bike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating with a 34 m blue climb. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 353 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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on Jul 12, 2025
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        Directions to matinha-do-alpha trailhead (-20.178410, -43.942650)

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        youtuber DH para Transilvânia - Lagoa dos Ingleses -...
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        2:29 | 580 | Jan 29, 2019 , Nova Lima
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        3:49 | 1304 | Feb 2, 2019 , Nova Lima

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Matinha do Alpha

        Where is Matinha do Alpha located?
        Matinha do Alpha is located in Lagoa dos Ingleses, Nova Lima, Brazil. It is part of the Lagoa dos Ingleses trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -20.17841, -43.94265.
        How hard is Matinha do Alpha?
        Matinha do Alpha is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Matinha do Alpha?
        Matinha do Alpha has 112 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,324 ft to 4,384 ft.
        Is Matinha do Alpha a point to point trail?
        Matinha do Alpha is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Matinha do Alpha?
        Matinha do Alpha is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Matinha do Alpha?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Matinha do Alpha. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Matinha do Alpha?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Matinha do Alpha are:
        • July (20 activities)
        • June (19 activities)
        • February (14 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Matinha do Alpha? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Matinha do Alpha are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Matinha do Alpha?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Matinha do Alpha. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Matinha do Alpha?
        Matinha do Alpha is a very popular trail. There have been 5,561 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,759 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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