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3,297 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-215 ft
Descent
00:03:31
Avg time
-200 ft
Altitude change
627 ft
Altitude min
827 ft
Altitude max
827 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-27.7%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
449 ft
Distance climb
2,228 ft
Distance down
620 ft
Distance flat
00:03:31
Avg time

B-Gums Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bloemendal Trail Network
    Durbanville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #42566 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32728 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Bloemendal Estate

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  • 5 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 111 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 498 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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        Directions to bgums trailhead (-33.835140, 18.600180)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About B-Gums

        ▼ Where is B-Gums located?
        B-Gums is located in Bloemendal Trail Network, Durbanville, South Africa. It is part of the Bloemendal Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.83514, 18.60018.
        ▼ How hard is B-Gums?
        B-Gums is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for B-Gums?
        B-Gums has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 215 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 627 ft to 827 ft.
        ▼ Is B-Gums a point to point trail?
        Yes, B-Gums is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is B-Gums?
        B-Gums is 3,297 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on B-Gums?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on B-Gums. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride B-Gums?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride B-Gums are:
        • February (36 activities)
        • December (20 activities)
        • July (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access B-Gums? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to B-Gums are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride B-Gums?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride B-Gums. The trail is 3,297 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is B-Gums?
        B-Gums is a very popular trail. There have been 3,133 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,455 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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