Name: 77km epic XC loop from Sipi Falls past Kapchorwa.
Rating: 5

Mountain Bike

48.3 miles

Distance

4,841 ft

Climb

-4,899 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

Long all day epic XC route - takes in amazing views from above Kapchorwa and then descends the mountain with views on Mt Kadam. There is a small amount of single-track at the start otherwise predominantly dirt road.

Detailed Description

77km epic XC loop from Sipi Falls past Kapchorwa. is a 48 mile popular intermediate route located near Sipi Falls. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 4,841 ft with a max elevation of 6,943 ft then descends -4,899 ft.

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Trails in Route

Link road. Chameleon to Dragon Lady, part 3.

2 miles

Details

Riding area

Sipi Falls
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Hard

More Stats for 77km epic XC loop from Sipi Falls past Kapchorwa. mountain bike route

Altitude min

3,534 ft
Altitude start

5,937 ft
Altitude end

5,883 ft
Grade max

-55.6%
Grade min

54.5%
Distance climb

19 miles
Distance down

26 miles
Distance flat

4 miles

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