more stats
2,579 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
00:03:18
Avg time
61 ft
Altitude change
3,799 ft
Altitude min
3,860 ft
Altitude max
3,799 ft
Altitude start
3,862 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-0.5%
Grade max
9.2%
Grade min
2,044 ft
Distance climb
499 ft
Distance flat
00:03:18
Avg time

BD 055a Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffelsdrift Trail Park
    Pretoria North
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • 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 055a is a 786 m popular doubletrack trail located near Pretoria North. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 18 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 21 rides
  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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BD 055a Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions About BD 055a

      ▼ Where is BD 055a located?
      BD 055a 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 -25.59078, 28.33984.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BD 055a?
      BD 055a has 60 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,799 ft to 3,860 ft.
      ▼ Is BD 055a a point to point trail?
      BD 055a is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is BD 055a?
      BD 055a is 2,579 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BD 055a?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on BD 055a. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BD 055a?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BD 055a are:
      • July (10 activities)
      • June (6 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access BD 055a? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BD 055a are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BD 055a?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride BD 055a. The trail is 2,579 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is BD 055a?
      BD 055a is a very popular trail. There have been 305 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 323 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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