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      Home to Fat Tracks Mountain Biking Club, the oldest club of its kind in South Africa, the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Region / Port Elizabeth is a veritable hive of mountain biking activity and a premier mountain biking destination.

      There are several trail networks and bike parks in and around the city, offering riders of all abilities and biking disciplines a wide variety of trail experiences and options - BMX, cross country, all mountain, downhill and gravel grinding.

      The region’s flagship trail network, Baakens Valley in downtown PE, is also home to the Fat Tracks Trail Centre.

      All of the trail networks in the Port Elizabeth Region is well-mapped on Trailforks and the maps are actively curated by the Fat Tracks Mountain Bike Club.

      Feedback on the maps are welcomed. Please leave comments and trail ratings.
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      Region Details
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      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      157
      Trails Mountain Bike
      154
      Trails E-Bike
      138
      Trails Hike
      144
      Trails Trail Running
      145
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Total Distance
      103 miles
      Total Descent
      6,890 ft
      Total Vertical
      741 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      747 ft
      Reports
      1,099
      Photos
      75
      Ridden Counter
      8,138

      Popular Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan District Trails

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      Little Walmer Single Track
      Baakens Valley
      60MoM Start
      Baakens Valley
      Killer Downhill
      Baakens Valley
      BV 001
      Baakens Valley
      Upper Crossing (Parking lot to 14th)
      Baakens Valley
      Crank-it/Spank-it
      Baakens Valley
      The S-Bend
      Baakens Valley
      FT4
      Baakens Valley
      FT-3
      Baakens Valley
      The Wall access trail
      Baakens Valley
      NM7
      Baakens Valley
      Badminton Hall Park Trail
      Baakens Valley
      9th Ave Entry to Little Walmer Single Track
      Baakens Valley
      NM3
      Baakens Valley
      Middle Trail
      Baakens Valley

      Mountain Bike Routes

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      Parsonsvlei Valleys
      Parsonsvlei Valleys
      12 miles
      Norm Hudlin 30km Route
      Norm-Hudlin Trails
      16 miles
      Hoknville
      Norm-Hudlin Trails
      1,391 ft

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 4 rides
      Yesterday
      • 5 rides
      Past Week
      • 84 rides

      Photos of Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan District Mountain Bike

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      Aug 3, 2021 @ 6:12am
      Aug 3, 2021

      Videos of Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan District Mountain Bike

      Trail Series - Baakens Valley / Port...
      1:51 | 103 | Aug 8, 2016

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      TanyaJacksonaddreportactivity #46717672 and 8 more
      Nov 27, 2023 @ 12:08am
      Nov 27, 2023
      TanyaJacksonaddreportactivity #46717658
      Nov 27, 2023 @ 12:08am
      Nov 27, 2023
      Hz8dzariddentrailactivity #45186446 and 1 more
      Oct 13, 2023 @ 7:09am
      Oct 13, 2023
      nickdaleprinceriddentrailactivity #44786300
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 6:18am
      Oct 2, 2023
      Dylan67riddentrailactivity #44709096 and 3 more
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 10:29am
      Sep 30, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      Quinn39trailLittle Walmer Single Track DropThat piece of trail is very dangerous
      Sep 2, 2021 @ 1:18pm
      Sep 2, 2021
      dcahsingreportPV 012Motor cross trails
      Nov 7, 2020 @ 8:39pm
      Nov 7, 2020
      dcahsingreportPV 030 (tar road to sub station)Tar road to sub-station
      Nov 7, 2020 @ 8:29pm
      Nov 7, 2020
      ChrisBzatrailThe CorkscrewR20
      Oct 19, 2020 @ 8:51am
      Oct 19, 2020
      gouws69trailThe CorkscrewWhat is the entrance fees. Regards
      Aug 12, 2020 @ 11:28pm
      Aug 12, 2020

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike15499 miles6,535 ft41 miles669 ft
      751,099316,998
      E-Bike13887 miles5,892 ft35 miles669 ft
      1,0902867
      Hike14498 miles6,447 ft40 miles741 ft
      1,0981324
      Trail Running14598 miles6,145 ft39 miles669 ft
      1,09811,485
      Dirtbike/Moto12 miles69 ft1 mile43 ft
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