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2.0 miles
Distance
287 ft
Climb
-2,227 ft
Descent
00:15:52
Avg time
-1,940 ft
Altitude change
10,945 ft
Altitude min
12,885 ft
Altitude max
12,885 ft
Altitude start
10,945 ft
Altitude end
-18.758%
Grade
-60.517%
Grade max
55.302%
Grade min
1,618 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:15:52
Avg time

Teleferico DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Quito & Valleys
    Quito
  • AKA
    TLQ DH
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82822 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2254 in Trail Running
    • #37148 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Teleferico DH is a very steep race track located in the mountain "Pichincha", the only one in Ecuador which has a lift almost till the summit.

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Starts right below the Gondola lift

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Apr 25, 2026
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Teleferico DH Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2024 @ 12:36pm
Sep 20, 2024
 good ride into the tube, first parts it's good now
Apr 17, 2023 @ 7:14pm
Apr 17, 2023
 Major Water drainage issue, large mud holes, Like the previous report says, the top half is one rut, not a good time ridding that.
Oct 18, 2021 @ 1:32pm
Oct 18, 2021
 Do not ride this trail! The entire top half is one giant rut. It’s a shame cause it’s a good line with some nice corners built up. Seems like...
Aug 13, 2018 @ 3:37pm
Aug 13, 2018
 Track is in good conditions, there are some big ruts but with alternate and safe lines around.
Oct 2, 2016 @ 7:13pm
Oct 2, 2016
 Hero Dirt! Trailwork has been done!
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on Sep 20, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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        Directions to teleferico-dh trailhead (-0.187680, -78.537300)

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        May 30, 2020 @ 9:17am
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        Mar 30, 2019 @ 9:39pm
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        Expedicion Ruco Pichincha
        2:48 | 777 | May 26, 2015 , Quito
        TeleQ Dusty Ride
        2:01 | 740 | May 26, 2015 , Quito
        Big Crash in Ecuador's Teleferico DH
        0:14 | 192 | Oct 9, 2019 , Quito
        XDS DH
        0:56 | 195 | Apr 27, 2016 , Quito

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Teleferico DH

        ▼ Where is Teleferico DH located?
        Teleferico DH is located in Quito & Valleys, Quito, Ecuador. It is part of the Quito & Valleys trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -0.18768, -78.5373.
        ▼ How hard is Teleferico DH?
        Teleferico DH is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.758%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Teleferico DH?
        Teleferico DH has 287 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,227 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,945 ft to 12,885 ft.
        ▼ Is Teleferico DH a point to point trail?
        Teleferico DH is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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