The penitente is the steepest climb in Quito at 56% avg grade for about 420m horizonta, 240m+. This climb is often used as a training ground for trail runners in Quito and has also been part of a "down-up" race over the years. Many of the region's best runners have made a squeeze on this climb and the top-10 list is quite competitive. 

The Podagristenpad, an 80 km long-distance route that follows in the footsteps of three early “adventure hikers” from 1843.