4.0 miles
Distance
643 ft
Climb
-644 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
5,690 ft
Altitude min
5,692 ft
Altitude start
5,689 ft
Altitude end
-39.4%
Grade max
41%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,939 ft
Distance flat

This is a route with some steep up and downs on single track taking you to the top of the mountain with good viewpoints. It also has an easy open two track gravel road section.

Detailed Description
Fireball Loop is a 4 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Windhoek. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 643 ft with a max elevation of 6,258 ft then descends -644 ft.
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IJG Trails - Farm Windhoek (ijgtrails.com)
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 44 min
  • Altitude min
    5,690 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,692 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,689 ft
  • Climb
    643 ft
  • Descent
    -644 ft
  • Grade max
    -39.4%
  • Grade min
    41%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,939 ft

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
    IJG Trails @ Farm Windhoek
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    1

Directions

  1. Bike south on Gary.
  2. Continue for 200 meters.
  3. Bike southwest on Fireball.
  4. Continue for 200 meters.
  5. Bike southwest on Fireball.
  6. Continue for 100 meters.
  7. Bike north on Fireball.
  8. Continue for 300 meters.
  9. Bike northeast on Fireball.
  10. Continue for 400 meters.
  11. Bike southwest on Fireball.
  12. Continue for 400 meters.
  13. Bike southwest on Fireball.
  14. Continue for 300 meters.
  15. Bike south on Fireball.
  16. Continue for 600 meters.
  17. Bike east on Fireball.
  18. Continue for 20 meters.
  19. Turn left onto Fireball 2.
  20. Continue for 60 meters.
  21. Turn right to stay on Fireball 2.
  22. Continue for 200 meters.
  23. Bike west on Fireball 2.
  24. Continue for 400 meters.
  25. Bike southwest on Fireball 2.
  26. Continue for 40 meters.
  27. Bike south on Traders.
  28. Continue for 200 meters.
  29. Bike south on Traders.
  30. Continue for 200 meters.
  31. Bike southeast on Traders.
  32. Continue for 600 meters.
  33. Bike north on Traders.
  34. Continue for 100 meters.
  35. Bike northeast on Traders.
  36. Continue for 100 meters.
  37. Bike north on Leopards Loop JT.
  38. Continue for 600 meters.
  39. Bike northwest on Leopards Loop JT.
  40. Continue for 300 meters.
  41. Bike north on Leopards Loop JT.
  42. Continue for 300 meters.
  43. Bike north on Leopards Loop JT.
  44. Continue for 90 meters.
  45. Bike north on Leopards Loop JT.
  46. Continue for 30 meters.
  47. Bike north on Leopards Loop JT.
  48. Continue for 80 meters.
  49. Bike north on Leopards Loop JT.
  50. Continue for 100 meters.
  51. Bike north on Leopards Loop JT.
  52. Continue for 200 meters.
  53. Bike northwest on Leopards Loop JT.
  54. Continue for 70 meters.
  55. Bike north on Leopards Loop JT.
  56. Continue for 40 meters.
  57. Bike west on Kleine Kuppe Main JT.
  58. Continue for 30 meters.
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