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4.4 miles
Distance
456 ft
Climb
-1,538 ft
Descent
00:19:42
Avg time
-1,082 ft
Altitude change
2,448 ft
Altitude min
3,549 ft
Altitude max
3,537 ft
Altitude start
2,455 ft
Altitude end
-4.612%
Grade
-32.943%
Grade max
22.861%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
878 ft
Distance flat
00:19:42
Avg time

Mingu Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gandarela
    Nova Lima
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Estrada de Terra em Mata Coberta que serpenteia pela montanha até bifurcação para Cachoeira do Mingu. Subida rolada com inclinação constante, boa para aquecer o motor. Quando descendo, é um alívio para as pernas até chegar em Rio Acima. CUIDADO com trânsito de CARROS e motos que pode ser grande principalmente nos finais de semanas e feriados.

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  • 23 miles avg distance
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Oct 25, 2025 @ 8:23am (America/Sao_Paulo)
Oct 25, 2025
 Parte do caminho é asfaltado, a parte de terra é tranquila com lindas vistas.
Dec 10, 2023 @ 3:14am
Dec 10, 2023
Aug 19, 2023 @ 1:26am
Aug 19, 2023
Mar 6, 2021 @ 2:50am
Mar 6, 2021
Oct 3, 2020 @ 11:23am
Oct 3, 2020
 Trecho da santa com muita poeira
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on Oct 25, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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        Rio Acima Clássica
        15 miles • 2,532 ft • 7 • Loop •
        Esse talvez seja a Rota mais clássica de Rio Acima. Parte subindo o Viana até a Cahoeira, pega a Múmia...
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        BH - AMARO - GANDARELA
        77 miles • 9,141 ft • 7 •
        Estradao bh gandarela Estradao de beaga para gandarela passando por Amaro. light
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        RIO ACIMA CACHOEIRAS
        23 miles • 3,210 ft • 5 • Loop •
        Trilha de nível moderada para quem já tem alguma experiência de trilhas mais técnicas
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mingu

        ▼ Where is Mingu located?
        Mingu is located in Gandarela, Nova Lima, Brazil. It is part of the Gandarela trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -20.06, -43.76809.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mingu?
        Mingu has 456 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,538 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,448 ft to 3,549 ft.
        ▼ Is Mingu a point to point trail?
        Mingu is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Mingu?
        Mingu is 4.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mingu?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mingu. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mingu?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mingu are:
        • October (8 activities)
        • June (6 activities)
        • December (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Mingu? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mingu are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mingu?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Mingu. The trail is 4.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mingu?
        Mingu is a very popular trail. There have been 504 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 480 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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