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Praia do Norte Faial Hike
5.5 km loop on dirt and rocky volcanic trails above Praia do Norte on Faial, climbing about 245 m to around 300 m.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Weather on Faial changes quickly, so carry a rain jacket.
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38.5999, -28.7751
Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 38.5999, -28.7751 @ 250m
Quick Stats
Highlights
- Capelinhos Volcano
- Praia do Norte
- Horta
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+244 m
Total Descent
-273 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
93.5
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.49
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 1.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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Before you go: Praia do Norte Faial Hike
Best time to go
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
April to June and September to October suit most routes. Madeira's peaks can be cloudy or wet at any time, and the Algarve and Alentejo interior are very hot in July and August.
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