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25 aug 2011 09:13

Zapotal - Monkey Trail loop, clockwise

This is a great backcountry ride from Las Catalinas. You are likely to encounter very few cars. This first climb is tough - I have to walk in a couple of places, but not for long. From then on everything is rideable. The downhills are fun and with some hopping of gullies, etc. Best view are on the first climb (remember to turn around!) and then on the last few kilometers along the coast. Likely to be great wildlife viewing opportunities. For a nice extention go left instead of right at kilo 2.5 and do an out and back down beautiful road to Playa Zapotal.

This is a great backcountry ride from Las Catalinas. You are likely to encounter very few cars. This first climb is tough - I have to walk in a couple of places, but not for long. From then on everything is rideable. The downhills are fun and with some hopping of gullies, etc. Best view are on the first climb (remember to turn around!) and then on the last few kilometers along the coast. Likely to be great wildlife viewing opportunities. For a nice extention go left instead of right at kilo 2.5 and do an out and back down beautiful road to Playa Zapotal.
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By: Charles Brewer
Started in: Tempate, Provincia Guanacaste, CR
Distance: 13,6 mi.
Selected: 13,6 mi.
Elevation: + 1750 / - 1749 ft
Moving Time: 01:34:31
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Charles Brewer said
ongeveer 13 jaar ago

This is a great backcountry ride from Las Catalinas. You are likely to encounter very few cars. This first climb is tough - I have to walk in a couple of places, but not for long. From then on everything is rideable. The downhills are fun and with some hopping of gullies, etc. Best view are on the first climb (remember to turn around!) and then on the last few kilometers along the coast. Likely to be great wildlife viewing opportunities. For a nice extention go left instead of right at kilo 2.5 and do an out and back down beautiful road to Playa Zapotal.
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Departed: 25 aug 2011 09:13
Starts in: Tempate, Provincia Guanacaste, CR
Distance: 13,6 mi.
Selected distance: 13,6 mi.
Elevation: + 1750 / - 1749 ft
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Total Duration: 01:40:45
Selection Duration: 6045
Moving Time: 01:34:31
Selection Moving Time: 01:34:31
Stopped Time: 00:06:14
Max Speed: 25,4 mph
Avg Speed: 8,7 mph
Pace: 00:07:23
Moving Pace: 00:06:55

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