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Name: Gypsies Bend Route (Green Blazes)
Rating: 5

Mountain Bike

8.1 miles

Distance

588 ft

Climb

-592 ft

Descent

4,577 ft

High Point

Trail Passes are required for access to Drakensberg Trails. Available from All Out Adventures and participating resorts. No Pass No Ride.

Gypsies Bend - Green Blazes:

Gypsies Bens is and easier 13.5km Route. The Route follows singletrack trails with mostly solid, firm surfaces, but with intermittant rocks, roots and other smaller obstacles, all of which can be bypassed. The route traverses several smaller river crossings which are mostly dry, but may become impassable in the rainy season.

The Gypsies Bend Route is technically a relatively easy ride with no extreme or unavoidable obstacles. With an elevation change of approximately 206 meters, the Route does require a reasonable level of fitness. This Route is suitable for confident novice riders and above.

Detailed Description

Gypsies Bend Route (Green Blazes) is a 8 mile popular easy route located near Bergville. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 588 ft with a max elevation of 4,577 ft then descends -592 ft.

Drakensberg Trails Association (www.drakensbergtrails.co.za)

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Drakensberg Trails
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Difficulty rating

Green
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Easy

Upper Acacia

Acacia Meander

Gypsies Return

Avg time

1 hr 19 min
Altitude min

4,225 ft
Altitude start

4,351 ft
Altitude end

4,350 ft
Grade max

-25.2%
Grade min

25.1%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

3,337 ft

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trail	date	description
The Start	Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm Mar 14, 2021	Running smooth. Come ride! reporter
Gypsies Return	Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm Mar 14, 2021	Running smooth. Come ride! reporter
Acacia Meander	Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm Mar 14, 2021	Running smooth. Come ride! reporter
Upper Acacia	Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm Mar 14, 2021	Running smooth. Come ride! reporter