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SaveLusaka has a vibrant and active mountain biking community. The most popular mountain biking areas are around Lilayi and Lepard’s Hill. Parts of both areas are mapped in the Trailforks App for IOS and Android, and can also be downloaded to Garmin devices.
If you are new to Trailforks, have a look at the Dummies Guide below to see how to get started with the Trailforks App.
To see the different ride areas, follow the links lower down on this page or click on the ride area labels on the map. To see more information on a trail, click on the trail and follow the link.
In the Lilayi area riders usually park at Lilayi Lodge from where the ride in groups.
A good way to connect with other mountain bikers in the Lusaka area is to attend the Thursday evening mountain biking events at the Lusaka Gymkhana Club at the Lusaka Show Grounds. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome.
If you are new to Trailforks, have a look at the Dummies Guide below to see how to get started with the Trailforks App.
To see the different ride areas, follow the links lower down on this page or click on the ride area labels on the map. To see more information on a trail, click on the trail and follow the link.
In the Lilayi area riders usually park at Lilayi Lodge from where the ride in groups.
A good way to connect with other mountain bikers in the Lusaka area is to attend the Thursday evening mountain biking events at the Lusaka Gymkhana Club at the Lusaka Show Grounds. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome.
Disclaimer:
Lusaka mountain bikers communicate mostly through local WhatsApp groups where group rides are organized and pick-up rides posted by members. A good way to connect with them is through the local bike shops or by attending the Thursday evening mtb short track events at the Lusaka Gynkkhana Club (Lusaka Show Grounds).
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- Mountain Bike
387 trails
- E-Bike
386 trails
- Hike
389 trails
- Trail Running
389 trails
Region Details
- 158
- 84
- 142
Region Status
Open as of Mar 28, 2024Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 385
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 388
- Trails E-Bike
- 386
- Trails Hike
- 389
- Trails Trail Running
- 389
- Total Distance
- 408 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 197 miles
- Total Descent
- 35,691 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,844 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,481 ft
- Reports
- 24
- Photos
- 5
- Ridden Counter
- 1,035
Sub Regions
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Bonanza Golf Course
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Forest Reserve 27 - Lusaka East
- 51
- 48
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Greater Lilayi Trail Network
- 5
- 62
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Lazy J
- 12
- 18
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Lilayi Lodge Game Reserve
- 15
- 14
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Lusaka Gymkhana Club
- 1
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Lusaka National Park
Popular Lusaka Mountain Biking Trails
Lusaka Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant Epic 2023 | 46 miles | |
| Loop to Loop @ Kwamweena | 10 miles | |
| Escarpment Circular | 33 miles | |
| The Steeps | 2 miles | |
| Meanwood to Airport | 32 miles | |
| Elephant Epic 2023 | 46 miles | |
| MTB Fun & Mud Route race | 1 mile |
Videos of Lusaka Mountain Bike
trail: Classic Rock
0:26 |
47 |
Jun 22, 2020
10:17 |
329 |
Mar 10, 2020
2:05 |
420 |
Mar 10, 2020
3:19 |
267 |
Mar 10, 2020
4:20 |
283 |
Mar 10, 2020
3:29 |
310 |
Mar 10, 2020
5:36 |
267 |
Mar 5, 2020
2:49 |
219 |
Mar 5, 2020
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyoka Ridge | Mar 28, 2024 @ 2:54am Mar 28, 2024 | Dry | Jxroussel | ||
| Eroded Valley | Mar 28, 2024 @ 2:54am Mar 28, 2024 | Dry | Jxroussel | ||
| The Steeps | Mar 28, 2024 @ 2:54am Mar 28, 2024 | Dry | Jxroussel | ||
| Access Road | Mar 28, 2024 @ 12:25pm Mar 28, 2024 | Unknown | Jxroussel | ||
| Mukwa Drive Connector | Mar 28, 2024 @ 12:24pm Mar 28, 2024 | Unknown | Jxroussel | ||
| Access Road 4 | Mar 28, 2024 @ 12:23pm Mar 28, 2024 | Unknown | Jxroussel | ||
| Buffalo loop | Sep 19, 2022 @ 3:32am Sep 19, 2022 | Ideal | RON-V | ||
| Redline Connector | Jun 25, 2021 @ 11:12pm Jun 25, 2021 | Dry | MJIreland | ||
| 360 | Jun 25, 2021 @ 11:12pm Jun 25, 2021 | Dry | MJIreland | ||
| Trail C75 | Jun 25, 2021 @ 11:12pm Jun 25, 2021 | Dry | MJIreland |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdrisSlB67o | wishlist | region | activity #66706747 | Feb 23, 2025 @ 7:51pm Feb 23, 2025 |
| Rayyaan4SyxRH | vote | route | activity #63739604 | Dec 29, 2024 @ 12:45pm Dec 29, 2024 |
| MaxJKZCKQ | wishlist | trail | activity #61912464 | Nov 17, 2024 @ 12:35am Nov 17, 2024 |
| Jxroussel | wishlist | region | activity #59931661 | Oct 4, 2024 @ 4:00am Oct 4, 2024 |
| markholloway | add | route | activity #57115832 | Aug 12, 2024 @ 10:25am Aug 12, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Trail does NOT connect to Mukwa drive.... | Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:10am Mar 31, 2024 | ||
| trail | Trail is blocked by fence mod way and is on... | Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:10am Mar 31, 2024 | ||
| trail | Gate is usually LOCKED at end, cannot exit... | Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:09am Mar 31, 2024 | ||
| trail | Mostly a double track to access Steeps and... | Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:08am Mar 31, 2024 | ||
| trail | Start of trail is a bit hard to find and many... | Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:06am Mar 31, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails9 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge6 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k101 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Top 10 Trails1 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 387 | 408 miles | 35,692 ft | 197 miles | 1,844 ft | #5,184 | #1 | 5 | 24 | 7 | 2,015 | |
| E-Bike | 386 | 406 miles | 35,591 ft | 196 miles | 1,844 ft | #2,278 | #1 | 24 | 4 | 7 | ||
| Hike | 389 | 408 miles | 35,692 ft | 197 miles | 1,844 ft | #4,151 | #1 | 24 | 31 | |||
| Trail Running | 389 | 408 miles | 35,692 ft | 197 miles | 1,844 ft | #4,137 | #1 | 24 | 35 |
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