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1.5 miles
Distance
79 ft
Climb
-389 ft
Descent
00:12:34
Avg time
-310 ft
Altitude change
4,245 ft
Altitude min
4,612 ft
Altitude max
4,555 ft
Altitude start
4,245 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-30.6%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
1,663 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:12:34
Avg time

Poiso Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Machico
    Funchal
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115162 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54064 in Trail Running
    • #331638 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #707 in Mountain Biking · Portugal [+]
    • #111 in Trail Running
    • #862 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Trilho de relva e terra, pouco desnível, algumas zonas técnicas fáceis para nível intermedio, para novatos, um pouco difícil já.

Access Info

Na estrada do Poiso para o Faial, logo no inicio no lado direito, tem uma entrada de estradão.

Tags
Water source

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 30 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Poiso Trail Reports

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Oct 29, 2026 @ 9:41am (Atlantic/Madeira)
Oct 29, 2026
Apr 4, 2025 @ 3:40pm
Apr 4, 2025
Jul 24, 2023 @ 9:34am
Jul 24, 2023
 A little slippery in some sections today as it was wet.
Jul 15, 2023 @ 9:26am
Jul 15, 2023
 Top alone!
Jun 21, 2023 @ 10:11am
Jun 21, 2023
 Good trail additional trail marking may be helpful.
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on Oct 29, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.92 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to poiso trailhead (32.713850, -16.887330)
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      Feb 15, 2024 @ 3:10pm
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      BEST OF RIDE ENDURO MADEIRA - DEATH DOG -...
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      2:24 | 209 | Aug 28, 2019 , Funchal
      ENDURO MTB MADEIRA 17.08.2019 (LAS VEGAS +...
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      18:22 | 155 | Aug 25, 2019 , Funchal

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

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      375
      Team Carqueja Enduro Series - Poiso 2017
      ★ 5.0 • 17 miles • 3,691 ft • 9 • Point to Point •
      LIGAÇÃO 1 Saída das lareiras ao pé da champery entrar no estradão por baixo da pista de motocross e...
      558
      Arieiro Caniçal
      ★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 2,142 ft • 11 • Point to Point •
      Muito puxado fisicamente, muita descida, muito pedal em plano e pouca subida, vários níveis técnicos ao...
      159
      Poiso Mushroom
      11 miles • 2,601 ft • 4 • Loop •
      Lots of blue lines and a bit red .
      3.9 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 29%
      4 ★ 29%
      3 ★ 43%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Poiso located?
      Poiso is located in Machico, Funchal, Portugal. It is part of the Machico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.71385, -16.88733.
      ▼ How hard is Poiso?
      Poiso is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Poiso?
      Poiso has 79 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 389 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,245 ft to 4,612 ft.
      ▼ Is Poiso a point to point trail?
      Poiso is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Poiso?
      Poiso is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Poiso?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Poiso. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Poiso?
      Poiso is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Poiso? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Poiso are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Poiso?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Poiso. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Poiso?
      Poiso is a moderately popular trail. There have been 192 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 194 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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