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1.4 miles
Distance
194 ft
Climb
-990 ft
Descent
00:17:00
Avg time
-797 ft
Altitude change
94 ft
Altitude min
906 ft
Altitude max
890 ft
Altitude start
95 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade
-80.4%
Grade max
31.7%
Grade min
1,470 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
367 ft
Distance flat
00:17:00
Avg time

Natal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Machico
    Funchal
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45816 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58454 in E-Biking
    • #106480 in Trail Running
    • #103417 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #324 in Mountain Biking · Portugal [+]
    • #387 in E-Biking
    • #261 in Trail Running
    • #153 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Vereda de terra e muita pedra solta, pequenas pedreiras, perto de 3 curvas muito técnicas. linda vista sobre o Caniçal.

Access Info

No Pico do Facho em Machico, num estradão que tem no lado esquerdo se tiver virado para o mar.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 109 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Natal Trail Reports

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May 1, 2026 @ 9:47am (Atlantic/Madeira)
May 1, 2026
Apr 7, 2026 @ 1:39pm (Atlantic/Madeira)
Apr 7, 2026
Sep 17, 2025 @ 10:18am (Atlantic/Madeira)
Sep 17, 2025
Challenging. Had to walk some sections but worth riding
Jul 29, 2023 @ 12:18pm
Jul 29, 2023
This trail is extremely challenging, if you are able to ride this trail without ever putting a foot down on the groud, then you are an extremely...
Mar 16, 2022 @ 9:38am
Mar 16, 2022
Partly rocky and try, partly very wet (like a little creek). But totally riadeable.
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Status:
on May 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.49 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to natal trailhead (32.725610, -16.759350)

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      1010 | Mar 13, 2016 , Funchal
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      0:59 | 364 | Feb 15, 2017 , Funchal

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Natal located?
      Natal is located in Machico, Funchal, Portugal. It is part of the Machico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.72561, -16.75935.
      ▼ How hard is Natal?
      Natal is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Natal?
      Natal has 194 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 990 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 94 ft to 906 ft.
      ▼ Is Natal a point to point trail?
      Natal is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Natal?
      Natal is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Natal?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Natal. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Natal?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Natal are:
      • September (24 activities)
      • May (13 activities)
      • October (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Natal? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Natal are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Natal?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Natal. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Natal?
      Natal is a very popular trail. There have been 835 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 803 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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