more stats
2.4 miles
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-1,834 ft
Descent
00:25:02
Avg time
-1,738 ft
Altitude change
1,302 ft
Altitude min
3,041 ft
Altitude max
3,041 ft
Altitude start
1,302 ft
Altitude end
-13.896%
Grade
-38.911%
Grade max
16.534%
Grade min
1,502 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
158 ft
Distance flat
00:25:02
Avg time

Via Rápida Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lagoa do Fogo
    Ponta Delgada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82075 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106156 in E-Biking
    • #139450 in Trail Running
    • #133653 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    No clear path
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

Via Rápida is a mixed trail, starting at the top of Lagoa do Fogo and ending in Água de Pau.
The trails start with a soft but rocky climb, leading you to a super rocky and technical descend, which faces one of the most beautiful views of São Miguel.
Since this trail doesn't have a clear path to follow, it's better to keep an eye on the GPS track.

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Via Rápida Trail Reports

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Oct 15, 2019 @ 7:43am
Oct 15, 2019
 reporter Some puddles and some wet spots all around the trail, but overall it's good to ride.
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Wet
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Directions to via-rapida trailhead (37.759720, -25.491530)
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      Nov 16, 2016 @ 11:32am
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      Sending through the unexpected
      mtb
      5:19 | 322 | Nov 16, 2018 , Ponta Delgada
      SINGLETRACK - AGUA DE PAU 10.01.2021
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      2:22 | 97 | Jan 12, 2021 , Ponta Delgada
      PROMO ENDURO 'LAGOA DO FOGO' - RUI SOUSA...
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      0:50 | 42 | Jan 11, 2021 , Ponta Delgada
      BEST OF RIDE ENDURO 'BARROSA / AGUA DE PAU'...
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      10:52 | 66 | Jan 10, 2021 , Ponta Delgada
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Via Rápida located?
      Via Rápida is located in Lagoa do Fogo, Ponta Delgada, Portugal. It is part of the Lagoa do Fogo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.75972, -25.49153.
      ▼ How hard is Via Rápida?
      Via Rápida is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.896%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Via Rápida?
      Via Rápida has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,834 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,302 ft to 3,041 ft.
      ▼ Is Via Rápida a point to point trail?
      Yes, Via Rápida is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ How long is Via Rápida?
      Via Rápida is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Via Rápida?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Via Rápida. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Via Rápida?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Via Rápida are:
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Via Rápida? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Via Rápida are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Via Rápida?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Via Rápida. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Via Rápida?
      Via Rápida is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 24 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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