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1,325 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:00:54
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
3,895 ft
Altitude min
3,920 ft
Altitude max
3,895 ft
Altitude start
3,921 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-5.1%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
732 ft
Distance climb
236 ft
Distance down
358 ft
Distance flat
00:00:54
Avg time

BD 040 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffelsdrift Trail Park
    Pretoria North
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #88539 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116181 in E-Biking
    • #168588 in Trail Running
    • #166729 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Buffelsdrift Conservancy

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AI Generated Description

BD 040 is a 404 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Pretoria North. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 11 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: Oct 8, 2025
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Jun 10, 2025 @ 3:26am
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May 31, 2020 @ 6:36pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions About BD 040

      ▼ Where is BD 040 located?
      BD 040 is located in Buffelsdrift Trail Park, Pretoria North, South Africa. It is part of the Buffelsdrift Trail Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -25.60564, 28.33957.
      ▼ How hard is BD 040?
      BD 040 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BD 040?
      BD 040 has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,895 ft to 3,920 ft.
      ▼ Is BD 040 a point to point trail?
      BD 040 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is BD 040?
      BD 040 is 1,325 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BD 040?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on BD 040. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BD 040?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BD 040 are:
      • June (5 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access BD 040? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BD 040 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BD 040?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride BD 040. The trail is 1,325 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is BD 040?
      BD 040 is a very popular trail. There have been 194 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 188 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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