more stats
4,951 ft
Distance
227 ft
Climb
-248 ft
Descent
00:19:10
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
857 ft
Altitude min
1,021 ft
Altitude max
878 ft
Altitude start
856 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-35.9%
Grade max
71.4%
Grade min
2,339 ft
Distance climb
2,231 ft
Distance down
381 ft
Distance flat
00:19:10
Avg time

Waterfall Chute Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Algarve Coast
    Faro
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #318811 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #205226 in E-Biking
    • #285924 in Trail Running
    • #278542 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,664 in Mountain Biking · Portugal [+]
    • #1,300 in E-Biking
    • #680 in Trail Running
    • #520 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    January - January
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2025

Steep, fast singletrack chute packed with tight corners, natural rock booters, and built-up berms. Short but spicy line linking upper and lower Chasin' Waterfalls.

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  • Last: Nov 18, 2025
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Waterfall Chute Trail Reports

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Jul 21, 2025 @ 5:10am
Jul 21, 2025
 Trail is super dry and loose at the moment. Quite overgrown in spots and prickly with thorns. Trail navigation very difficult at times.
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Very Dry
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Waterfall Chute located?
      Waterfall Chute is located in Algarve Coast, Faro, Portugal. It is part of the Algarve Coast trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.24847, -8.1805.
      ▼ How hard is Waterfall Chute?
      Waterfall Chute is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Waterfall Chute?
      Waterfall Chute has 227 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 248 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 857 ft to 1,021 ft.
      ▼ Is Waterfall Chute a point to point trail?
      Waterfall Chute is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Waterfall Chute?
      Waterfall Chute is 4,951 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Waterfall Chute?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Waterfall Chute. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Waterfall Chute?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Waterfall Chute are:
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Waterfall Chute?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Waterfall Chute. The trail is 4,951 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Waterfall Chute?
      Waterfall Chute is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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