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3,130 ft
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:06:32
Avg time
46 ft
Altitude change
627 ft
Altitude min
717 ft
Altitude max
637 ft
Altitude start
682 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-16.1%
Grade max
34.6%
Grade min
1,214 ft
Distance climb
1,211 ft
Distance down
705 ft
Distance flat
00:06:32
Avg time

Black a Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grootvadersbosch Conservancy
    Heidelberg (WC)
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #155501 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127371 in E-Biking
    • #202185 in Trail Running
    • #204285 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Grootvadersbosch Conservancy

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Black a is a 954 m popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Heidelberg (WC). This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 36 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black a

        ▼ Where is Black a located?
        Black a is located in Grootvadersbosch Conservancy, Heidelberg (WC), South Africa. It is part of the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.00725, 20.78686.
        ▼ How hard is Black a?
        Black a is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black a?
        Black a has 117 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 627 ft to 717 ft.
        ▼ Is Black a a point to point trail?
        Black a is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Black a?
        Black a is 3,130 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black a?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Black a. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Black a? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black a are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Black a?
        The estimated time to ride Black a is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 3,130 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Black a?
        Black a is a very popular trail. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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