22.0 miles
Distance
2,599 ft
Climb
-2,607 ft
Descent
1 mile
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Nook Road Route (Black Blazes) is a 22 mile popular extreme route located near Bergville. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 2,599 ft with a max elevation of 5,615 ft then descends -2,607 ft.
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Drakensberg Trails Association (www.drakensbergtrails.co.za)
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  • Riding area
    Drakensberg Trails
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Double Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Extreme
More Stats for Nook Road Route (Black Blazes) mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    3 hr 9 min
  • Altitude min
    4,084 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,347 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,341 ft
  • Grade max
    -40.7%
  • Grade min
    38%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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