more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
316 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:13:42
Avg time
219 ft
Altitude change
93 ft
Altitude min
362 ft
Altitude max
93 ft
Altitude start
312 ft
Altitude end
2.69%
Grade
-10.862%
Grade max
19.11%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,195 ft
Distance down
287 ft
Distance flat
00:13:42
Avg time

Principal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 60 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #232128 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19995 in E-Biking
    • #102618 in Trail Running
    • #127235 in Hiking
    • #298 in Adaptive Biking
    • #17637 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #380 in Mountain Biking · Puerto Rico [+]
    • #40 in E-Biking
    • #76 in Trail Running
    • #129 in Hiking
    • #5 in Adaptive Biking
    • #54 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Jan - Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Puerto Rico

This is a fire road with lots of gravel.

Access Info

Starts after the parking area.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 63 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Principal Trail Reports

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on Dec 2, 2023
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      Directions to principal trailhead (18.452410, -66.597010)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Principal located?
      Principal is located in Cambalache Trail Network, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. It is part of the Cambalache Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 18.45241, -66.59701.
      ▼ How hard is Principal?
      Principal is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.69%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Principal?
      Principal has 316 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 93 ft to 362 ft.
      ▼ Is Principal a point to point trail?
      Principal is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Principal?
      Principal is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Principal?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Principal. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Principal?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Principal are:
      • March (3 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      • January (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Principal? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Principal are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Principal?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Principal. 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 Principal?
      Principal is a very popular trail. There have been 648 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 796 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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