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2.0 miles
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-1,163 ft
Descent
00:55:48
Avg time
-1,157 ft
Altitude change
570 ft
Altitude min
1,729 ft
Altitude max
1,729 ft
Altitude start
571 ft
Altitude end
-10.8%
Grade
-55.9%
Grade max
13.9%
Grade min
331 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
928 ft
Distance flat
00:55:48
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The Elements Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pilar
    Paços de Ferreira
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102960 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130424 in Trail Running
    • #123527 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2012

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The Elements is a 3 km less popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Paços de Ferreira. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating. It features drop, jump and rock face. On average it takes 55 minutes to complete this trail.

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Mar 8, 2026 @ 9:20am (Europe/Lisbon)
Mar 8, 2026
 Algumas árvores caídas no trilho e desgaste da água
Jul 2, 2023 @ 1:31am
Jul 2, 2023
Aug 13, 2022 @ 4:10pm
Aug 13, 2022
 the old trail, after the tarmac road, has not seen maintenance recently. However there is a new alternative about 100m up in the tarmac road that...
Jul 24, 2022 @ 5:41am
Jul 24, 2022
 Second part of the trail, after the road is unrideable. First part is amazing.
Dec 12, 2021 @ 12:47am
Dec 12, 2021
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        Directions to the-elements trailhead (41.298310, -8.428550)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Elements

        ▼ Where is The Elements located?
        The Elements is located in Pilar, Paços de Ferreira, Portugal. It is part of the Pilar trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.29831, -8.42855.
        ▼ How hard is The Elements?
        The Elements is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Elements?
        The Elements has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,163 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 570 ft to 1,729 ft.
        ▼ Is The Elements a point to point trail?
        The Elements is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Elements?
        The Elements is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Elements?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Elements. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access The Elements? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Elements are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Elements?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride The Elements. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Elements?
        The Elements is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 208 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 204 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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