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      Welcome to Malealea, a secluded valley surrounded by mountains and filled with an expansive network of footpaths carved into the mountains over decades of horse riding and hiking.

      These footpaths are the perfect canvas to create mountain bike trails, some sections are best left as they were found. Enjoying a natural trail often with a mixture of dirt and stone slabs.
      Other times sections of the trail get modified to make it safer, more sustainable and more enjoyable for everyone.

      Every ride is filled with amazing views and the joyful Basotho culture, be ready to have children cheering you on and running beside you trying to keep up.

      Malealea Valley Trails is not a sterilized trail network, it is a fix of much-needed adventure.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: Community Forest
      Land Manager: Local Community
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      Access Info:
      Where to park? Where to start?
      Disclaimer:
      Is there a trail fee payable?

      All trails in the Malealea Valley are on communal, public land. Please be respectful, ride with gratitude, and always yield to pedestrians and livestock.
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      Region Details
      • 34
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jul 31, 2022
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      47
      Trails Mountain Bike
      47
      Trails E-Bike
      45
      Trails Horse
      15
      Trails Hike
      46
      Trails Trail Running
      42
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      4
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      92 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      41 miles
      Total Descent
      10,780 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,782 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,724 ft
      Reports
      18
      Photos
      27
      Ridden Counter
      47

      Photos of Malealea Valley Trails Mountain Bike

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      40 |
      Aug 28, 2021 @ 4:16am
      Aug 28, 2021
      64 |
      Oct 16, 2020 @ 6:36am
      Oct 16, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Gates of Paradise
      Sep 22, 2021 @ 2:17pm
      Sep 22, 2021
      DryPeachrazzel
      Malealea 001b
      Sep 22, 2021 @ 2:15pm
      Sep 22, 2021
      Dryrazzel
      Malealea Main Road 001
      Oct 9, 2020 @ 6:49pm
      Oct 9, 2020
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Malealea 015
      Oct 9, 2020 @ 6:49pm
      Oct 9, 2020
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Moonlight
      Oct 9, 2020 @ 6:49pm
      Oct 9, 2020
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Malealea Main Road 001
      Oct 9, 2020 @ 6:49pm
      Oct 9, 2020
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Malea 012
      Oct 9, 2020 @ 6:49pm
      Oct 9, 2020
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Choc Chip
      Oct 9, 2020 @ 6:49pm
      Oct 9, 2020
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Village trail (A)
      Oct 9, 2020 @ 6:49pm
      Oct 9, 2020
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Malea 006
      Oct 9, 2020 @ 6:49pm
      Oct 9, 2020
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks

      Activity Feed

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      josephinemonwishlistrouteactivity #49357948
      Feb 20, 2024 @ 8:31am
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      Amalgamatedwishlistrouteactivity #39479562
      Apr 29, 2023 @ 2:54am
      Apr 29, 2023
      Amalgamatedwishlistregionactivity #39442590
      Apr 27, 2023 @ 11:18pm
      Apr 27, 2023
      razzelvotetrailactivity #23405744 and 3 more
      Sep 22, 2021 @ 2:17pm
      Sep 22, 2021
      razzeladdreportactivity #23405717 and 1 more
      Sep 22, 2021 @ 2:15pm
      Sep 22, 2021

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike4792 miles10,781 ft41 miles2,782 ft
      #9,256#12718149
      E-Bike4592 miles10,751 ft41 miles2,782 ft
      #3,997#11813
      Horse1521 miles2,575 ft10 miles1,611 ft
      #773#116
      Hike4691 miles10,669 ft40 miles2,782 ft
      #8,222#1188
      Trail Running4270 miles8,235 ft30 miles2,782 ft
      #8,192#11810
      Dirtbike/Moto412 miles1,565 ft6 miles1,322 ft
      ATV/ORV/OHV15 miles302 ft2 miles679 ft
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