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2,470 ft
Distance
-160 ft
Descent
00:03:44
Avg time
-161 ft
Altitude change
3,235 ft
Altitude min
3,396 ft
Altitude max
3,396 ft
Altitude start
3,235 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
30 ft
Distance climb
1,962 ft
Distance down
446 ft
Distance flat
00:03:44
Avg time

Mendez Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Dique Frias
    Mendoza
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48090 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11755 in E-Biking
    • #109394 in Trail Running
    • #109772 in Hiking
    • #14497 in Dirtbiking
  • National Ranking
    #93 in Mountain Biking · Argentina [+]
    • #43 in E-Biking
    • #358 in Trail Running
    • #308 in Hiking
    • #451 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Mendez es un sendero que va por un filo paralelo al Helicoptero,. Es un sendero muy fluido y divertido, ideal para acelerar al corte.

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  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 58 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 317 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Mendez Trail Reports

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Oct 29, 2026 @ 5:01pm (America/Argentina/Mendoza)
Oct 29, 2026
Algo de piedra suelta pasando el pasillo de bajada hacia el medio escalón del final. Por lo tanto, precaución al bajar por el poco grip.
Sep 19, 2026 @ 10:13am (America/Argentina/Mendoza)
Sep 19, 2026
Aug 15, 2026 @ 11:27am (America/Argentina/Mendoza)
Aug 15, 2026
Aug 1, 2026 @ 9:49am (America/Argentina/Mendoza)
Aug 1, 2026
Mucha piedra suelta y expuesta sobre todo en la Bajada. Las motos subiendo en contra mano dejaron todo arado.
Jul 25, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Argentina/Mendoza)
Jul 25, 2026
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on Oct 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mendez trailhead (-32.913410, -68.919270)

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      Bajada MTB Filo Mendez , Dique Frías , Mendoza
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      4:54 | 314 | Aug 7, 2024 , Mendoza
      Mendez 19/9/2026
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      2:22 | 3 | Sep 21, 2026 , Mendoza
      Filo de Mendez Dique Frias 18/8/2024
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      0:14 | 10 | Aug 20, 2024 , Mendoza
      Filo de Mendez Dique Frias 5-8-2024
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      0:34 | 13 | Aug 6, 2024 , Mendoza
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      1 Review & Comments

      DragondelOeste DragondelOeste
      Está bastante seco y polvoriento. En partes hay que ser bien fino en las curvas porque se pone bien angosto, vas por el filo del desfiladero. En la parte final, la bajada tiene mucha piedra suelta, cuidado. Así y todo, es un filo muy bueno en bajada. Con vistas impresionantes.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mendez located?
      Mendez is located in Dique Frias, Mendoza, Argentina. It is part of the Dique Frias trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.91341, -68.91927.
      ▼ How hard is Mendez?
      Mendez is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mendez?
      The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,235 ft to 3,396 ft.
      ▼ How long is Mendez?
      Mendez is 2,470 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mendez?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mendez. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mendez?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mendez are:
      • July (29 activities)
      • September (26 activities)
      • August (25 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mendez? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mendez are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mendez?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Mendez. The trail is 2,470 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mendez?
      Mendez is a very popular trail. There have been 1,682 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,685 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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