more stats
2.0 miles
Distance
323 ft
Climb
-408 ft
Descent
00:22:25
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
34 ft
Altitude min
325 ft
Altitude max
119 ft
Altitude start
33 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-35.2%
Grade max
38.2%
Grade min
4,298 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
617 ft
Distance flat
00:22:25
Avg time

Wave Watcher Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10259 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138370 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3 in Mountain Biking · Nicaragua [+]
    • #8 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny, Other
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner

A jungle flow trail.

Trail Supporters

  • Rancho Santana
    Sponsor

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 24 rides
  • Last: Jun 5, 2026
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Wave Watcher Trail Reports

Status:
on Sep 11, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to wave-watcher trailhead (11.430950, -86.055910)

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      Dec 6, 2023 @ 8:57am
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Yocksurf
      Tree down midway on trail from high winds.
      Catadowning
      Access limited to guests of Rancho Santana Resort

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wave Watcher located?
      Wave Watcher is located in Rancho Santana, Tola, Nicaragua. It is part of the Rancho Santana trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 11.43095, -86.05591.
      ▼ How hard is Wave Watcher?
      Wave Watcher is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wave Watcher?
      Wave Watcher has 323 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 408 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 34 ft to 325 ft.
      ▼ Is Wave Watcher a point to point trail?
      Wave Watcher is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wave Watcher?
      Wave Watcher is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wave Watcher?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wave Watcher. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wave Watcher?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wave Watcher are:
      • February (5 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      • October (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wave Watcher?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Wave Watcher. 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 Wave Watcher?
      Wave Watcher is a very popular trail. There have been 64 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 64 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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