Travesia Purulha - El Estor
La travesia del Cardamomo y el lago
Also in Baja Verapaz, Guatemala • Izabal, Guatemala
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 126 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 2.7 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 3 m
- High Point
- 1.7 km
- Gradient
- 8˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done in January, February, April, November and December. From a low point of 3 m to the maximum altitude of 1.7 km, the route covers 126 km, 1180 vertical metres of ascent and 2730 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Los paisajes de Purulha son increibles
Difficulty
Severe
Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Flow
- Singletrack
- Road sections
- Roots