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Mountain Bike

22.9 miles

Distance

637 ft

Climb

-674 ft

Descent

272 ft

High Point

Ride with tubeless tyres at low pressure and with sealant. The tracks are sandy. Forest Loop requires constant maintenance, with thorn bushes standing ready to punish anyone that strays to the side of the trail. The faint hearted can omit Forest Loop.

A circular route, starting at Echo Cotier that loops around the Guereo mangrove. Best ridden clockwise as the river crossing requires a pirogue that is best obtained from the Somone side (XOF 1000 per person). The ride up Guereo beach is only possible at low tide, otherwise return up Paradise Rasta. Rideable all year except mid August to mid November when Ranger Danger and Forest Loop are overgrown after rainy season.

Detailed Description

African Queen is a 23 mile less popular easy route located near Popenguine. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 637 ft with a max elevation of 272 ft then descends -674 ft.

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Riding area

Popenguine
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Green
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate

Popenguine Périphérique

Guereo Beach

Ranger Danger

Mangrove South Side

Mangrove North Side

Altitude min

-3 ft
Altitude start

50 ft
Altitude end

13 ft
Grade max

-15.5%
Grade min

14.2%
Distance climb

10 miles
Distance down

8 miles
Distance flat

5 miles

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trail	date	description
Ranger Danger	Feb 18, 2023 @ 3:28pm Feb 18, 2023	Recent bush fire has cleared the route.
Popenguine Périphérique	Feb 18, 2023 @ 3:28pm Feb 18, 2023	All clear
Mangrove North Side	Dec 31, 2022 @ 3:22pm Dec 31, 2022	All clear