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SaveCairo trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Dirtbiking and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often faint trail, hike-a-bike in places and rocky. Scenery includes ridgelines, canyons and waterfalls. Common trail features include skinnies, drops and rollers. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Wadi Degla.
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- Mountain Bike
228 trails
- E-Bike
2 trails
- Gravel Bike
23 trails
- Adaptive Bike
23 trails
- Horse
2 trails
- Hike
221 trails
- Trail Running
223 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
2 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
2 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
0 trails
- Downhill Ski
0 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 17
- 1
- 47
- 107
- 54
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Jun 12, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 228
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 228
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 23
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 23
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 221
- Trails Trail Running
- 223
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Total Distance
- 152 miles
- Total Descent
- 20,375 ft
- Total Vertical
- 782 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,052 ft
- Reports
- 174
- Photos
- 70
- Completed Counter
- 4,583
Sub Regions
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Wadi Degla
- 1
- 43
- 102
- 45
- 2
Popular Cairo Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,275 ft • 119 ft • 66 •
One of two climbs from/descents back to the Wadi Degla main entrance. Although not very technical, it has a couple of little sections which can be treacherous at high speeds. The last bit has been modified by the protectorate management...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 144 ft • 52 •
Easy, pedally doubletrack/jeep trail with some fun bits in the middle. The bread and butter of the Wadi's beginner rides.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,627 ft • 33 ft • 50 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,888 ft • 13 ft • 45 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,447 ft • 0 ft • 43 •
A short, fast and fun singletrack descent
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 5,177 ft • 52 ft • 42 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 1,066 ft • 87 ft • 41 •
One of two short and steep access climbs to The Balcony and Quarry trails.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,735 ft • 170 ft • 40 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Cairo Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 797 ft • 3 • Loop •
The classic beginners/quick ride loop in the Wadi.
19 miles • 1,693 ft • 5 • Loop •
Great loop for a 2.5-4 hour ride, depending on how fit you are. This is the basic version that ends the...
12 miles • 1,147 ft • 10 • Loop •
One of three popular loops in the Wadi, this one being the middle ground of distance and technical...
17 miles • 1,968 ft • 7 •
A route that takes riders around the main Wadi Degla protected area. Lots of fun trails and quite...
3 miles • 402 ft • 5 • Loop •
MTB Egypt's XCO loop for upcoming African Continental Championships
★ 1.0 • 21 miles • 1,998 ft • 13 •
Nice mix of Wadi Degla single tracks
Photos of Cairo Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Anubis loop | Jun 13, 2026 @ 4:41am (Africa/Cairo) Jun 12, 2026 | Unknown | isPeter Trail Crew | ||
| Widows's Wrinkle | Oct 25, 2025 @ 8:47am (Africa/Cairo) Oct 24, 2025 | Dry | AdambN9yBO | ||
| African Head Charge | Aug 15, 2025 @ 11:54pm Aug 15, 2025 | Unknown | reda-maged | ||
| Balcony connector | Aug 15, 2025 @ 11:48pm Aug 15, 2025 | Unknown | reda-maged | ||
| The Wadi Dog connector | مدق كلب الوادي | Aug 15, 2025 @ 11:37pm Aug 15, 2025 | Unknown | reda-maged | ||
| Timmy's Twister | Dec 11, 2023 @ 9:27am Dec 11, 2023 | Wet | Beshoy | ||
| Desert Viper | Jul 14, 2023 @ 5:29am Jul 14, 2023 | Unknown | isPeter Trail Crew | ||
| Good Dog | Jul 2, 2023 @ 2:28am Jul 2, 2023 | Dry | himazmizo | ||
| Mo's Crack | Dec 27, 2022 @ 4:43am Dec 27, 2022 | Dry | himazmizo | ||
| The Crossover Express | Jul 23, 2022 @ 7:48am Jul 23, 2022 | Unknown | isPeter Trail Crew |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| zpeX4F8u | wishlist | region | activity #100033964 | Jul 26, 2026 @ 1:57am Jul 26, 2026 |
| isPeter | add | report | activity #96842100 | Jun 12, 2026 @ 6:41pm Jun 12, 2026 |
| yassereraky | wishlist | region | activity #93782974 | May 1, 2026 @ 7:46am May 1, 2026 |
| AdambN9yBO | add | report | activity #82964615 | Oct 25, 2025 @ 1:06am Oct 25, 2025 |
| atolba | wishlist | trail | activity #80352798 | Sep 14, 2025 @ 11:22am Sep 14, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Good afternoon | Feb 25, 2023 @ 2:37am Feb 25, 2023 | ||
| report | Hello | Feb 25, 2023 @ 12:18am Feb 25, 2023 | ||
| report | Thanks Peter. | Dec 19, 2021 @ 6:30pm Dec 19, 2021 | ||
| report | In a good shape. Although marked blue, it's... | May 28, 2021 @ 12:38pm May 28, 2021 | ||
| report | I still ride it frequently, so I think I might... | May 21, 2021 @ 11:54am May 21, 2021 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails33 awarded -
10 Blue Trails41 awarded -
10 Black Trails25 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k15 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge38 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge11 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 228 | 152 miles | 20,374 ft | 70 miles | 781 ft | #478 | #1 | 69 | 174 | 10 | 12,663 | |
| E-Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 43 ft | 1,539 ft | 174 ft | #2,152 | #1 | 95 | 10 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 23 | 31 miles | 1,572 ft | 12 miles | 768 ft | #621 | #1 | 2 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 23 | 31 miles | 1,572 ft | 12 miles | 768 ft | #292 | #1 | 6 | ||||
| Horse | 2 | 2 miles | 43 ft | 1,539 ft | 174 ft | #690 | #1 | 45 | ||||
| Hike | 221 | 148 miles | 19,915 ft | 69 miles | 781 ft | #745 | #1 | 164 | 345 | |||
| Trail Running | 223 | 149 miles | 20,131 ft | 69 miles | 781 ft | #518 | #1 | 164 | 1 | 289 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 2 miles | 43 ft | 1,539 ft | 174 ft | #495 | #1 | 1 | 45 | 1 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 2 miles | 43 ft | 1,539 ft | 174 ft | #329 | #1 | 45 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cairo?
Cairo has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cairo?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cairo are:
- Desert Viper (4.1/5)
- Final descent (4.1/5)
- The Roller Coaster (4.1/5)
- Sahlab Rampage (4.1/5)
- Dog Face (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Cairo?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Cairo. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Cairo?
The longest trail in Cairo is The Wadi Degla main trail at 7.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cairo?
The best hiking trails in Cairo are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Cairo?
Cairo has a total of 228 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cairo to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cairo?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cairo is North ridge singletrack with 583 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cairo?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cairo is Lower North Ridge Trail with 635 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cairo?
Cairo supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Cairo?
The following bike services are available in Cairo:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cairo?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cairo is No Pain, No Gain East with an average grade of 10.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Cairo?
The overall region status for Cairo is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 80 trails:
- Clear / Green: 58
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 11
- Closed: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Cairo?
Yes, Cairo supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Cairo?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cairo are: View all mountain biking routes in Cairo.
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What is the highest summit in Cairo?
The highest summit in Cairo is تارسو أهون Tarso Ahon at 10,394 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cairo?
The most popular Strava segments in Cairo are:
- Final descent single track (572 athletes)
- Wadi Degla Final Descent B (562 athletes)
- Wadi Entrance Climb D (508 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Cairo?
There are currently 3 closed trails in Cairo. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 58
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 11
- Closed: 3
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Cairo?
Yes, there are 23 accessible/adaptive trails in Cairo. View all adaptive trails in Cairo for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Cairo?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Cairo directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cairo?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cairo are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cairo?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cairo are:
- The Roller Coaster (5/5)
- The Wadi Degla main trail (4/5)
- Running from the Edge (0/5)
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