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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Nov 12, 2023

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #3,898
      State Ranking
      #45
      Trails (view details)
      240
      Trails Mountain Bike
      216
      Trails E-Bike
      204
      Trails Hike
      235
      Trails Trail Running
      235
      Total Distance
      341 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      174 miles
      Total Descent
      28,475 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,475 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      5,285 ft
      Reports
      214
      Photos
      87
      Ridden Counter
      2,534
      Sub Regions

      Photos of Vaalwater Mountain Bike

      trail: McCabe's Loop
      5 |
      May 3, 2023 @ 1:14am
      May 3, 2023
      trail: Red Ivory
      7 |
      May 3, 2023 @ 1:14am
      May 3, 2023
      2 |
      May 3, 2023 @ 1:13am
      May 3, 2023
      trail: Marula Flow
      2 |
      May 3, 2023 @ 1:11am
      May 3, 2023
      trail: Aloe
      9 |
      May 3, 2023 @ 1:10am
      May 3, 2023
      trail: Aloe
      7 |
      May 3, 2023 @ 1:10am
      May 3, 2023
      trail: Saringa
      15 |
      Sep 26, 2022 @ 3:24am
      Sep 26, 2022
      77 |
      Jan 18, 2020 @ 3:57pm
      Jan 18, 2020

      Videos of Vaalwater Mountain Bike

      3 amps
      trail: 3 Amps
      0:52 | 42 | Jun 8, 2020
      Rollercoaster Ravine
      0:21 | 19 | Jun 8, 2020
      SA XCO CUP #1 | Presented by INSECT SCIENCE...

      10:23 | 147 | Apr 23, 2021
      Waterberg MTB: Summerplace Farm Stay

      2:43 | 221 | Apr 23, 2021
      NEW ENDURO LINE//SUMMERPLACE FARM...

      2:42 | 193 | Apr 23, 2021
      youtuber Mountain Biking In South Africa: Summerplace...

      11:19 | 247 | Feb 14, 2021
      Maroela Lodge

      1:13 | 175 | Jun 3, 2020
      Motseng: Behind the scenes

      1:46 | 139 | Jun 3, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Lindani 017
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 8:00pm
      Nov 12, 2023
      IdealGreat ride on a great trailCasperzLZEsk
      Lindani 019
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 8:00pm
      Nov 12, 2023
      IdealCasperzLZEsk
      Topsy Turvy Link
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 8:00pm
      Nov 12, 2023
      IdealCasperzLZEsk
      Topsy Turvy Link
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 8:00pm
      Nov 12, 2023
      IdealCasperzLZEsk
      Flat Rocks Rd
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 8:00pm
      Nov 12, 2023
      IdealCasperzLZEsk
      Savannah River Ride
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 8:00pm
      Nov 12, 2023
      IdealCasperzLZEsk
      Great Aloe Link
      Apr 23, 2021 @ 3:20pm
      Apr 23, 2021
      IdealIdeal conditions. Come ride!wesseljacobsz TRAILFORKS
      Marula Connector
      Apr 23, 2021 @ 3:20pm
      Apr 23, 2021
      IdealIdeal conditions. Come ride!wesseljacobsz TRAILFORKS
      Marula Light
      Apr 23, 2021 @ 3:20pm
      Apr 23, 2021
      IdealIdeal conditions. Come ride!wesseljacobsz TRAILFORKS
      Aloe
      Apr 23, 2021 @ 3:20pm
      Apr 23, 2021
      IdealIdeal conditions. Come ride!wesseljacobsz TRAILFORKS

      Activity Feed

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      inusdpupdatetrailactivity #46688160
      Nov 26, 2023 @ 3:54am
      Nov 26, 2023
      inusdpaddtrailactivity #46606278 and 1 more
      Nov 23, 2023 @ 10:33pm
      Nov 23, 2023
      Octc5wishlistrouteactivity #46389486
      Nov 17, 2023 @ 5:57am
      Nov 17, 2023
      Octc5likedirectoryactivity #46356148
      Nov 16, 2023 @ 3:47am
      Nov 16, 2023
      CasperzLZEskaddreportactivity #46258753 and 5 more
      Nov 13, 2023 @ 2:44am
      Nov 13, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      YZwFqTtrailDrop To GullyAlso more black than blue
      Sep 17, 2022 @ 11:23am
      Sep 17, 2022
      YZwFqTtrailFired EarthThis is definitely black not blue
      Sep 17, 2022 @ 11:22am
      Sep 17, 2022
      CurtisLeereportTaster's ChoiceRode it yesterday. Trail in decent shape, a...
      Oct 12, 2020 @ 9:59am
      Oct 12, 2020
      WaterbergMTBtrailAloeAloe Trail - Aloe Marlothii - Aloe marlothii...
      Jul 3, 2020 @ 5:31am
      Jul 3, 2020

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike216321 miles25,423 ft165 miles1,476 ft
      #3,898#4559214661,784
      E-Bike204309 miles23,540 ft158 miles1,476 ft
      32104380
      Hike235335 miles27,218 ft170 miles1,476 ft
      1721325126
      Trail Running235335 miles27,218 ft170 miles1,476 ft
      821340157
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