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      Hogsback is a tranquil little village high up in the Amatola Mountains in the Eastern Cape (South Africa). Here you can walk among the fairy forests, swim in the waterfalls or create snow angels in winter. A best-kept secret- don't tell anyone!
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      Region Details
      • 76
      • 11
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      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 22, 2024

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      100
      Trails Mountain Bike
      99
      Trails E-Bike
      86
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      100
      Trails Trail Running
      99
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      2
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      2
      Total Distance
      174 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      85 miles
      Total Descent
      31,323 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,734 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      6,499 ft
      Reports
      4
      Photos
      9
      Ridden Counter
      261
      Sub Regions

      Photos of Hogsback Mountain Bike

      trail: Mark's Pass
      32 |
      Dec 8, 2020 @ 12:14pm
      Dec 8, 2020
      45 |
      Dec 8, 2020 @ 11:26am
      Dec 8, 2020
      45 |
      Nov 26, 2020 @ 7:58am
      Nov 26, 2020
      35 |
      Nov 26, 2020 @ 7:44am
      Nov 26, 2020
      35 |
      Nov 25, 2020 @ 2:03pm
      Nov 25, 2020
      66 |
      Nov 25, 2020 @ 2:00pm
      Nov 25, 2020
      57 |
      Nov 25, 2020 @ 1:48pm
      Nov 25, 2020
      25 |
      Nov 25, 2020 @ 1:37pm
      Nov 25, 2020

      Videos of Hogsback Mountain Bike

      Hogsback South Africa, A Very Special Mountain...

      5:31 | 657 | Nov 26, 2020
      youtuber MTB JIBBING is so HOT right now | Boosting...

      10:51 | 315 | Nov 26, 2020
      youtuber Riding Wet Roots & Steep MOUNTAIN BIKE...

      13:09 | 282 | Nov 26, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Hogsback G
      Feb 26, 2021 @ 4:14am
      Feb 26, 2021
      Variable This is an access road from Hogsback to...markandersenameta AMETA
      To Tor Doone
      Dec 9, 2020 @ 12:52am
      Dec 9, 2020
      IdealHike markandersenameta AMETA

      Activity Feed

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      joepvandenheijkantwishlistrouteactivity #62479421
      Nov 30, 2024 @ 2:56am
      Nov 30, 2024
      Stewartz8nrjwishlisttrailactivity #60559961
      Oct 16, 2024 @ 12:43am
      Oct 16, 2024
      faniekrielwishlistrouteactivity #44255166
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 7:42am
      Sep 18, 2023
      Sshumanlikedirectoryactivity #37214558 and 1 more
      Feb 5, 2023 @ 1:56am
      Feb 5, 2023
      SiMan9wishlisttrailactivity #33372982
      Sep 8, 2022 @ 12:16pm
      Sep 8, 2022

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike99172 miles30,725 ft84 miles4,734 ft
      #6,680#69941113
      E-Bike86117 miles17,569 ft59 miles4,544 ft
      #494417
      Horse25 miles459 ft2 miles682 ft
      2
      Hike100174 miles31,322 ft85 miles4,734 ft
      #5,422#624184
      Trail Running99164 miles29,331 ft80 miles4,734 ft
      #5,409#624125
      Dirtbike/Moto25 miles459 ft2 miles682 ft
      2
      ATV/ORV/OHV25 miles459 ft2 miles682 ft
      2
      • By WillieJacobszTF Pro Trailforks Map Team & contributors
      • Admins: Cape, irideafrica, AMETA
      • #42335 - 3,127 views

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