more stats
2,205 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-243 ft
Descent
00:05:50
Avg time
-240 ft
Altitude change
1,375 ft
Altitude min
1,618 ft
Altitude max
1,615 ft
Altitude start
1,375 ft
Altitude end
-10.9%
Grade
-27.8%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
75 ft
Distance climb
1,932 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:05:50
Avg time

Monge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • AKA
    Colares Direita
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24601 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3247 in E-Biking
    • #89592 in Trail Running
    • #110720 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #194 in Mountain Biking · Portugal [+]
    • #9 in E-Biking
    • #207 in Trail Running
    • #167 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas, I.P.

Flowly loamy trail packed with berms and small drops.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsLoamy

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 172 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 849 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Avg: 4.43 (15 votes)
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      Directions to monge trailhead (38.774540, -9.441740)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Monge located?
      Monge is located in Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais, Sintra, Portugal. It is part of the Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.77454, -9.44174.
      ▼ How hard is Monge?
      Monge is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monge?
      Monge has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 243 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,375 ft to 1,618 ft.
      ▼ Is Monge a point to point trail?
      Yes, Monge is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Monge?
      Monge is 2,205 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Monge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Monge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Monge are:
      • October (77 activities)
      • July (68 activities)
      • June (62 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Monge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Monge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Monge. The trail is 2,205 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Monge?
      Monge is a very popular trail. There have been 8,729 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,383 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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