more stats
2,516 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-182 ft
Descent
00:03:27
Avg time
-156 ft
Altitude change
1,724 ft
Altitude min
1,909 ft
Altitude max
1,882 ft
Altitude start
1,726 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-21.3%
Grade max
18.3%
Grade min
407 ft
Distance climb
1,988 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat
00:03:27
Avg time

Upper Cantera Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ojén
    Marbella
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #99108 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71683 in E-Biking
    • #352402 in Trail Running
    • #340400 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #7,237 in Mountain Biking · Spain [+]
    • #11,150 in E-Biking
    • #37,320 in Trail Running
    • #33,981 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny

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AI Generated Description

Upper Cantera is a 767 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Marbella. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features jump, rock garden, roller coaster and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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JumpsRock gardensRollersSkinnies

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  • 16 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 125 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Cantera located?
      Upper Cantera is located in Ojén, Marbella, Spain. It is part of the Ojén trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.58758, -4.85681.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Cantera?
      Upper Cantera is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Cantera?
      Upper Cantera has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 182 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,724 ft to 1,909 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Cantera a point to point trail?
      Upper Cantera is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Cantera?
      Upper Cantera is 2,516 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Cantera?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Cantera. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Cantera?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Cantera are:
      • October (14 activities)
      • November (7 activities)
      • January (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Cantera? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Cantera are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Cantera?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Upper Cantera. The trail is 2,516 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Cantera?
      Upper Cantera is a very popular trail. There have been 731 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 924 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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