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1.3 miles
Distance
152 ft
Climb
-165 ft
Descent
00:20:07
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
4,272 ft
Altitude min
4,414 ft
Altitude max
4,345 ft
Altitude start
4,331 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-27.1%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
2,388 ft
Distance climb
3,294 ft
Distance down
1,375 ft
Distance flat
00:20:07
Avg time

Alpine Traverse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Drakensberg Trails
    Bergville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #28559 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #224365 in E-Biking
    • #118034 in Trail Running
    • #377851 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #386 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #4,084 in E-Biking
    • #2,180 in Trail Running
    • #5,245 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Drakensberg Trails Association

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AI Generated Description

Alpine Traverse is a 2 km moderately popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Bergville. Highlights include alpine terrain. It has rock gardens. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 46 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

Disclaimer

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

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Alpine Traverse Trail Reports

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Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm
Mar 14, 2021
 reporter Running smooth. Come ride!
Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:45pm
Mar 14, 2021
 reporter Ideal conditions. Come run and ride!
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alpine Traverse located?
      Alpine Traverse is located in Drakensberg Trails, Bergville, South Africa. It is part of the Drakensberg Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -28.63324, 28.99471.
      ▼ How hard is Alpine Traverse?
      Alpine Traverse is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alpine Traverse?
      Alpine Traverse has 152 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,272 ft to 4,414 ft.
      ▼ Is Alpine Traverse a point to point trail?
      Alpine Traverse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alpine Traverse?
      Alpine Traverse is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alpine Traverse?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Alpine Traverse. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Alpine Traverse?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Alpine Traverse are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Alpine Traverse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alpine Traverse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alpine Traverse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Alpine Traverse. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alpine Traverse?
      Alpine Traverse is a moderately popular trail. There have been 55 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 56 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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