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SaveKijabe 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, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and hike-a-bike in places. Scenery includes views, creeks and ridgelines. Common trail features include rock gardens, drops and jumps. Popular destinations include Kijabe Trails.
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- Mountain Bike
101 trails
- E-Bike
98 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Hike
100 trails
- Trail Running
100 trails
Region Details
- 33
- 13
- 41
- 13
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jun 29, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 103
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 101
- Trails E-Bike
- 98
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 34
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 100
- Trails Trail Running
- 100
- Total Distance
- 113 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 59 miles
- Total Descent
- 25,958 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,859 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,897 ft
- Reports
- 135
- Photos
- 93
- Completed Counter
- 934
Sub Regions
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Kijabe Trails
- 13
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- 13
- 1
Popular Kijabe Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 4,173 ft • 0 ft • 29 •
Wild forest, some features being added continually.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 1,608 ft • 0 ft • 28 •
Fun, flowy downhill through the beautiful Kijabe forest reserve.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,736 ft • 0 ft • 26 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,785 ft • 0 ft • 24 •
Alternate ending to hit the lights, several natural jumps, beautiful bit of forest.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 791 ft • 0 ft • 23 •
Zig-zag across nature trail with several jumps and switchbacks.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 3,383 ft • 0 ft • 20 •
Dense forest single track that gets steep at the end, with a few optional drops.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 2,867 ft • 14 ft • 20 •
A fun rip through the woods from the railroad tracks, that ends next to Barns trail
Kijabe Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 1,199 ft • 4 •
This route is the quickest way to ride Hit the Lights or Rockpile, the "green field" trails. Although not...
4 miles • 1,036 ft • 5 •
Some blue, some black. Cave Canyon is the most advanced, a moderate rider could skip. No shame in riding...
6 miles • 1,154 ft • 6 •
Nice descents, moderate climbs, 1 1/2-2 hours. Good route for a moderate rider in good physical condition!
9 miles • 2,215 ft • 7 •
This route has historically been one of my (Adam) favorites for a quick 1.5 hr ride. You get all the...
18 miles • 2,672 ft • 3 • Loop •
This route ties together 3 classic Kijabe trails. Barnes is a great warmup but feel free to skip it to cut...
Photos of Kijabe Mountain Bike
Videos of Kijabe Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Adam's Side Firebrake | Jun 30, 2026 @ 9:49am (Africa/Nairobi) Jun 29, 2026 | Ideal | Bryce613 | ||
| Firebrake Connector | Jun 30, 2026 @ 9:49am (Africa/Nairobi) Jun 29, 2026 | Ideal | Bryce613 | ||
| Jib Jab | Jun 30, 2026 @ 9:49am (Africa/Nairobi) Jun 29, 2026 | Ideal | Bryce613 | ||
| Access to Reber's | Jun 30, 2026 @ 9:49am (Africa/Nairobi) Jun 29, 2026 | Ideal | Bryce613 | ||
| Riverside Drive | May 24, 2026 @ 5:06pm (Africa/Nairobi) May 24, 2026 | Unknown | DavidinKenya Kijabe | ||
| Day Off | May 24, 2026 @ 5:00pm (Africa/Nairobi) May 24, 2026 | Unknown | DavidinKenya Kijabe | ||
| Ask My Shoes | May 24, 2026 @ 4:59pm (Africa/Nairobi) May 24, 2026 | Unknown | DavidinKenya Kijabe | ||
| Sheep & Goats | May 23, 2026 @ 3:42pm (Africa/Nairobi) May 23, 2026 | Unknown | qDKnIC | ||
| Liana Lower | May 23, 2026 @ 12:16pm (Africa/Nairobi) May 23, 2026 | Unknown | qDKnIC | ||
| Kessel Run | Dec 23, 2025 @ 3:53pm (Africa/Nairobi) Dec 23, 2025 | Dry | adavis20 Kijabe |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3m9HC6 | wishlist | route | activity #103153330 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 10:17pm Sep 5, 2026 |
| logchilddzeDgI | comment | trail | activity #102649718 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 10:25pm Aug 29, 2026 |
| logchilddzeDgI | comment | trail | activity #102595563 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 8:56am Aug 29, 2026 |
| NevilleP6ogUm | wishlist | trail | activity #98625623 | Jul 7, 2026 @ 1:18am Jul 7, 2026 |
| RohanNigam | wishlist | region | activity #98479773 | Jul 5, 2026 @ 2:02am Jul 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Lots of rocks, but a really sick jumpline at... | Aug 29, 2026 @ 10:25pm Aug 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fantastic trail, overgrown past the hit the... | Aug 29, 2026 @ 8:56am Aug 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | Completely overgrown and washed away I even... | May 24, 2026 @ 1:11am May 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | Out of order right now, not passable | Apr 5, 2026 @ 11:44am Apr 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | Thanks for adding this! Yes, it’s super hard... | Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:15am Mar 31, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Completionist0 awarded -
10 Blue Trails13 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k20 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge7 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k20 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 | 101 | 111 miles | 24,327 ft | 58 miles | 2,858 ft | #925 | #3 | 87 | 135 | 11 | 3,667 | |
| E-Bike | 98 | 90 miles | 22,559 ft | 51 miles | 2,858 ft | #791 | #5 | 133 | 7 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 34 | 77 miles | 7,195 ft | 32 miles | 2,808 ft | #5,496 | #4 | 7 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 21 miles | 1,621 ft | 7 miles | 1,972 ft | #406 | #5 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 100 | 93 miles | 24,190 ft | 52 miles | 2,858 ft | #1,187 | #4 | 133 | 202 | |||
| Trail Running | 100 | 93 miles | 24,190 ft | 52 miles | 2,858 ft | #848 | #4 | 6 | 133 | 138 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Kijabe?
Kijabe 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 Kijabe?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kijabe are:
- Barns Trail (4.3/5)
- Reber's Revenge (4.3/5)
- Hit the Lights (4.2/5)
- Endless Love / Endless Climb (4.1/5)
- Dwight's Chrute (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Kijabe?
Check the Kijabe trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Kijabe?
The longest trail in Kijabe is Red Eye at 2.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Kijabe?
The best hiking trails in Kijabe are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Kijabe?
The best trail running trails in Kijabe are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Kijabe?
Kijabe has a total of 103 trails. Of those, 101 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Kijabe to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kijabe?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Kijabe is Big Fig Frame Scratcher with 523 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Kijabe?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Kijabe is Happy Birthday with 1,183 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Kijabe?
Kijabe supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Kijabe?
The following bike services are available in Kijabe:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Kijabe?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Kijabe is Big Fig Frame Scratcher with an average grade of 13.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Kijabe?
Out of 42 trails:
- Clear / Green: 34
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Closed: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Kijabe?
Yes, Kijabe supports e-bike riding. There are 98 trails in Kijabe that allow e-bikes. 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 Kijabe?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Kijabe are: View all mountain biking routes in Kijabe.
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What is the highest summit in Kijabe?
The highest summit in Kijabe is Mount Kinangop at 12,674 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Kijabe?
The most popular Strava segments in Kijabe are:
- RVA to Brickyard (250 athletes)
- 'S' is for SUFFERING (244 athletes)
- Barns Trail (Down) (111 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Kijabe?
There are currently 4 closed trails in Kijabe. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 34
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Closed: 4
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Kijabe?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Kijabe. View all adaptive trails in Kijabe for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Kijabe?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Kijabe directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Kijabe?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Kijabe are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Kijabe?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Kijabe are:
- XC (5/5)
- Baboon (4/5)
- Endless Love / Endless Climb (5/5)
Activities
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