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  • > 80%
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  • > 50%
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The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
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Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
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Trailforks users anonymized public ridelogs from the past 6 months.
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  • mountain biking (>6 month)
  • hiking (1 year)
  • moto (1 year)
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  • Nordic Ski
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      The Buffalo City/ East London Region has a rich mountain biking culture with many riding opportunities.

      Funtrax Mountain Biking Club, based in East London, organizes regular mountain biking events including group rides, trail work days and social events. To get in touch with the Funtrax MTB Club, follow the link to their Facebook Group or click on their Trail Association Logo below.

      The Club promotes mountain biking in the Region and works with the authorities and land owners to increase access for mountain biking and to maintain trails across the region,.

      In addition to trails on private properties , there are several Bike Parks in the Region, all of which are listed in Trailforks.

      There area also a number of businesses that regularly support our sport in the Region. Mountain bikers are encouraged to seek them out and to return the favour (links on this page).
      Disclaimer:
      Most of the trail networks in the Buffalo City Region require a trail permit. Permit fees are used to develop and maintain the trail networks and trail users are encouraged to always purchase trail permits before riding. Instructions on how and where to purchase permits are listed on the home page of each ride area.

      In addition, mountain bikers are encourage to support the development of our sport in the Buffalo City Region by joining the Funtrax Mountain Bike Club, our local mountain biking advocacy group. Membership can be purchased at the Cycling HQ Bike Shop (link below).
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      Region Details
      • 27
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      • 58
      • 66
      • 9

      Region Status
      Closed as of Apr 29, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      166
      Trails Mountain Bike
      185
      Trails E-Bike
      160
      Trails Horse
      11
      Trails Hike
      171
      Trails Trail Running
      173
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      2
      Trails Downhill Ski
      1
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1
      Total Distance
      67 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      30 miles
      Total Descent
      9,362 ft
      Total Vertical
      868 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      886 ft
      Reports
      424
      Photos
      860
      Ridden Counter
      1,755
      Sub Regions

      Photos of East London Mountain Bike

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      Dec 24, 2024 @ 8:21am
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      Dec 24, 2024
      96 |
      May 8, 2023 @ 12:42am
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      Jun 5, 2020 @ 12:57pm
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      34 |
      May 23, 2020 @ 6:49pm
      May 23, 2020
      55 |
      May 23, 2020 @ 11:37am
      May 23, 2020

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      Oct 14, 2024 @ 8:44am
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      Recent Comments

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      Jacques59RF0dtrailBeaconhurst pipe lineSorry to say this is filthy dirty with rubbish...
      Mar 25, 2024 @ 12:47am
      Mar 25, 2024
      fozisapricktrailstrailBeaconhurst pipe lineits open after big clean up , peter venter...
      Feb 14, 2024 @ 6:02am
      Feb 14, 2024
      fozisapricktrailstrailDown To DolphinSooooooooo much fun
      Aug 5, 2023 @ 5:40am
      Aug 5, 2023
      fozisapricktrailsreportPotter's Shortcutriders not paying to ride trails so no maintenance
      Dec 7, 2021 @ 7:09am
      Dec 7, 2021
      suprgrovrreportHumber LoopTemporarily closed for construction
      Nov 11, 2021 @ 12:44pm
      Nov 11, 2021

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike18564 miles8,757 ft29 miles869 ft
      #5,246#57747424153,733
      E-Bike16051 miles6,834 ft24 miles768 ft
      3808219
      Horse112 miles262 ft4,505 ft433 ft
      141
      Hike17160 miles7,523 ft26 miles869 ft
      #4,406#5010420633
      Trail Running17360 miles7,533 ft26 miles869 ft
      #4,395#51954207205
      Dirtbike/Moto21,056 ft3 ft322 ft10 ft
      11
      Downhill Ski1768 ft7 ft243 ft13 ft
      Nordic Ski12,972 ft98 ft2,546 ft102 ft
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