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4,640 ft
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:13:11
Avg time
39 ft
Altitude change
4,305 ft
Altitude min
4,401 ft
Altitude max
4,361 ft
Altitude start
4,400 ft
Altitude end
0.848%
Grade
-11.222%
Grade max
9.963%
Grade min
2,954 ft
Distance climb
1,486 ft
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat
00:13:11
Avg time

Volta do Careca Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gandarela
    Nova Lima
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #113261 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72460 in E-Biking
    • #376942 in Trail Running
    • #335009 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #662 in Mountain Biking · Brazil [+]
    • #791 in E-Biking
    • #2,724 in Trail Running
    • #2,147 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny

Conexão das Trilhas para entrar na Whistler Mineira contornando o Morro do Careca.

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  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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      Directions to volta-do-careca trailhead (-20.074880, -43.730150)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Volta do Careca located?
      Volta do Careca is located in Gandarela, Nova Lima, Brazil. It is part of the Gandarela trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -20.07488, -43.73015.
      ▼ How hard is Volta do Careca?
      Volta do Careca is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.848%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Volta do Careca?
      Volta do Careca has 101 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,305 ft to 4,401 ft.
      ▼ Is Volta do Careca a point to point trail?
      Volta do Careca is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Volta do Careca?
      Volta do Careca is 4,640 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Volta do Careca?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Volta do Careca. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Volta do Careca?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Volta do Careca are:
      • June (7 activities)
      • February (2 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Volta do Careca? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Volta do Careca are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Volta do Careca?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Volta do Careca. The trail is 4,640 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Volta do Careca?
      Volta do Careca is a moderately popular trail. There have been 214 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 216 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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