more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
-1,150 ft
Descent
00:20:13
Avg time
-1,150 ft
Altitude change
2,001 ft
Altitude min
3,151 ft
Altitude max
3,151 ft
Altitude start
2,001 ft
Altitude end
-15.2%
Grade
-86.9%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:20:13
Avg time

Pombos Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ponta do Pargo
    Funchal
  • AKA
    Ponta do pargo
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #96396 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81246 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #631 in Mountain Biking · Portugal [+]
    • #590 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face

Pista com bonitas vistas sobre a Ponta do Pargo, o acesso começa num estradão, para o inico do trilho subimos um monte numa distancia de cerca de 200 metros , a partir deste monte, é 100% descendente o trilho, inicio com pedreira técnica que costuma estar cavada e com pedra solta. depois apanhamos um piso mais soft até o final da pista, a meio encontra uma pedreira e alguns saltos nível intermedio, já no final tem 3 saltos extremo, tem sempre alternativa ao lado dos saltos.

Access Info

Na estrada que liga a Fonte do Bispo ao Porto Moniz, uns 2km abaixo da Fonte do Bispo, tem um largo de terra á esquerda antes duma curva á direita, nesse largo tem uma entrada para um estradão, desça o estradão sempre em frente, na primeira curva em U que encontra, tem uma subida á direita mesmo a meio, apatir daqui é so seguir o trilho até ao fim que é na Ribeira da Vaca.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Pombos Trail Reports

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on Aug 20, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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      Directions to pombos trailhead (32.817170, -17.208020)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pombos located?
      Pombos is located in Ponta do Pargo, Funchal, Portugal. It is part of the Ponta do Pargo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.81717, -17.20802.
      ▼ How hard is Pombos?
      Pombos is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pombos?
      The trail has 1,150 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,001 ft to 3,151 ft.
      ▼ Is Pombos a point to point trail?
      Pombos is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pombos?
      Pombos is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pombos?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pombos. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pombos?
      Pombos is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Pombos? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pombos are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pombos?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Pombos. 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 Pombos?
      Pombos is a moderately popular trail. There have been 338 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 353 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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