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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
Avg time

The Elements Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pilar
    Paços de Ferreira
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107858 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #296795 in Trail Running
    • #290395 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #676 in Mountain Biking · Portugal [+]
    • #862 in Trail Running
    • #698 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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AI Generated Description

The Elements is a 3 km less popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Paços de Ferreira. It has rock slabs. Nearby: shuttle access. 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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DropsJumpsRock slabsShuttle access

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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The Elements Trail Reports

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Sep 13, 2026 @ 10:32am (Europe/Lisbon)
Sep 13, 2026
Zona inicial até à interseção com o primeiro estradão de terra está em muito mau estado. Árvores caídas, zonas bloqueadas pelo corte de...
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.
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on Sep 13, 2026
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Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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      5:00 | 847 | Aug 9, 2022 , Paços de Ferreira
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Elements?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Elements are:
      • September (2 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 209 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 205 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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