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2,566 ft
Distance
294 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
284 ft
Altitude change
10,787 ft
Altitude min
10,787 ft
Altitude start
11,073 ft
Altitude end
11.1%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
38.2%
Grade min
2,238 ft
Distance climb
197 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat

El pajonal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #10
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #155897 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #125590 in E-Biking
    • #191885 in Trail Running
    • #186920 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2011
  • Land Owner
    Andrés López

El pajonal is a nice trail , with some nice sections in single trail, its use as a conector to go to la Letra or also we ride it when we arrive from the Cotopaxi tours

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Reserva Ecológica Santa Rita

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About El pajonal

        Where is El pajonal located?
        El pajonal is located in Santa Rita Andes Marin Bikepark, Quito, Ecuador. It is part of the Santa Rita Andes Marin Bikepark trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -0.49263, -78.44193.
        How hard is El pajonal?
        El pajonal is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for El pajonal?
        El pajonal has 294 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,787 ft to 11,071 ft.
        Is El pajonal a point to point trail?
        El pajonal is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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