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Cotopaxi Bike Park: Venado Blanco -> Chucuri Veloz

Cotopaxi Bike Park's best intermediate trail.

Mountain Biking Moderate

Distance
6.1 km
Ascent
53 m
Descent
346 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
3.2 km
High Point
3.5 km
Gradient
Cotopaxi Bike Park: Venado Blanco -> Chucuri Veloz Map

Cotopaxi Bike Park is one of the best places to ride a mountain bike in the country of Ecuador! This small but mighty bike park features expertly-built trails ripping through the thick forest of a pine plantation. These well-maintained trails are a welcome breath of fresh air compared to some of the rugged, washed-out trails found further out in the backcountry in Ecuador.

Description

The route shown here is one of the best intermediate runs through the bike park. Connecting Venado Blanco to Chucuri Veloz, this flowy romp is easily rideable, even by lower intermediate riders. Even so, the dialed-in flow, manicured berms, and small jumps make it a true crowd-pleaser!

Cotopaxi Bike Park is open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It costs $10 to enter the bike park, and if you don't want to pedal to the top, shuttle runs cost an additional $5 per shuttle, split between all the occupants of the truck. The truck can comfortably fit 4 people. They also offer a great restaurant at the base area for snacks and lunch, a bike wash, bathrooms, and a few expertly-built jump lines.

Difficulty

Moderate

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

all year round

Features

  • Flow
  • Shuttle-run
  • Singletrack
  • In the forest
  • Drops
  • Jumps
  • Roots

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