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4,537 ft
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-838 ft
Descent
00:37:56
Avg time
-762 ft
Altitude change
3,523 ft
Altitude min
4,285 ft
Altitude max
4,285 ft
Altitude start
3,523 ft
Altitude end
-51.572%
Grade max
19.097%
Grade min
688 ft
Distance climb
3,478 ft
Distance down
371 ft
Distance flat
00:37:56
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Tapera Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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  • Riding Area
    Petrópolis
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93125 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148096 in Trail Running
    • #143340 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Tapera trail goes down from National Road BR-495 to the entrance of Vale do Cuiabá

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Few meters below the hairpin curve near the highest point of BR-495 (Petropolis-Teresopolis road)

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Jun 7, 2022 @ 7:57pm
Jun 7, 2022
 Trilha foi manejada condição tá muito boa. Um pouco de mato na parte final no Quilombo.
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Very Dry
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        Directions to tapera trailhead (-22.407903, -43.048437)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tapera

        ▼ Where is Tapera located?
        Tapera is located in Petrópolis, Brazil. It is part of the Petrópolis trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -22.4079, -43.04844.
        ▼ How hard is Tapera?
        Tapera is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tapera?
        Tapera has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 838 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,523 ft to 4,285 ft.
        ▼ Is Tapera a point to point trail?
        Tapera is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Tapera?
        Tapera is 4,537 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tapera?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Tapera. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Tapera?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Tapera. The trail is 4,537 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Tapera?
        Tapera is a very popular trail. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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