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3.1 miles
Distance
165 ft
Climb
-2,657 ft
Descent
01:02:26
Avg time
-2,492 ft
Altitude change
11,716 ft
Altitude min
14,219 ft
Altitude max
14,219 ft
Altitude start
11,726 ft
Altitude end
-15.006%
Grade
-46.755%
Grade max
15.15%
Grade min
2,479 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
01:02:26
Avg time

Palca Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    La Paz
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #266400 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    all year , best months are April to November
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014

Steep trail down to the bottom of Palca Canyon. One road gap jump near the start, some smaller jumps near the bottom. Last bit is steep. Built by Travis Gray.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Palca located?
        Palca is located in La Paz, Bolivia. It is part of the La Paz trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.57267, -68.00702.
        ▼ How hard is Palca?
        Palca is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.006%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Palca?
        Palca has 165 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,657 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11,716 ft to 14,219 ft.
        ▼ Is Palca a point to point trail?
        Palca is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Palca?
        Palca is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Palca?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Palca. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Palca?
        Palca is best visited during: all year , best months are April to November.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Palca?
        The estimated time to ride Palca is approximately 1 hour 2 minutes. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Palca?
        Palca is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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