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Loop through Guaratiba and Vargem Grande feat. Descida do Morgado, Giga, Zig Zag Longo, Carmelio and Mucuiba Singletrack


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Map Key

17.7

Miles

28.5

KM

60%

Singletrack

1,842' 561 m

High

44' 13 m

Low

3,644' 1,111 m

Up

3,644' 1,111 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

48%

Max Grade (26°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Unknown

Overview

A short but very demanding circuit with three increasingly tough climbs and descents that connects several tracks along the way.
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Circuito curto porém bastante exigente, conectando varias trilhas pelo caminho.

Need to Know

Lots of mud on rainy days. Look out for horses, motorcycles, and pedestrians using the trails.
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Muita lama em dias de chuva. Possível encontrar com motos , cavalos e moradores nas trilhas.

Description

Loop through Vargem Grande and the Ilha de Guaratiba neighborhood. This ride connects several trails including Descida do Morgado, Giga, Zig Zag Longo, Carmelio, and Mucuiba Singletrack. The loop is very demanding with a moderate climb on Tachas road which becomes very steep just before you arrive the Rottweiler Viewpoint. From the viewpoint, it's possible to see the beach beyond the Recreio an Vargem Grande neighborhood.
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Circuito pelas trilhas de Ilha de Guaratiba e Vargem Grande: Descida do Morgado ,Giga, Zig Zag Longo, Carmelio , Mucuiba Singletrack . Conecta as principais trilhas da região. O circuito é muito exigente com subida moderada na estrada das tachas e muito intensa até o mirante do Rotweiller. O mirante tem vista para o Recreio, Vargem grande e as praias da Zona Oeste e dele é possível acessar a descida do Carmelio.

History & Background

Use old trails that connect though small agricultural properties on the mountain.

Contacts

Shared By:

Leonardo Defenti

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Mirante do Rotweiller
Jan 31, 2018 near Nilópolis, BR

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