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3,671 ft
Distance
-553 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
-553 ft
Altitude change
6,784 ft
Altitude min
7,337 ft
Altitude max
7,337 ft
Altitude start
6,785 ft
Altitude end
-15.1%
Grade
-37.3%
Grade max
-5%
Grade min
3,671 ft
Distance down
00:04:10
Avg time

Bobsled Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ngong Hills
    Nairobi
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #123634 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117269 in E-Biking
    • #168124 in Trail Running
    • #165768 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    http://www.kenyaforestservice.org/

A downhill through a common sheep walking trail. Gets nice near the bottom. Some natural berms included.

Access Info

Ride up the main Ngong Hills road. There's an electrical substation near the entrance which is a left turn off of a road.

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Jul 23, 2022 @ 3:16am
Jul 23, 2022
 A little loose at the moment.
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Very Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Bobsled Run

      ▼ Where is Bobsled Run located?
      Bobsled Run is located in Ngong Hills, Nairobi, Kenya. It is part of the Ngong Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -1.38198, 36.6359.
      ▼ How hard is Bobsled Run?
      Bobsled Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 15.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bobsled Run?
      The trail has 553 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,784 ft to 7,337 ft.
      ▼ Is Bobsled Run a point to point trail?
      Bobsled Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bobsled Run?
      Bobsled Run is 3,671 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bobsled Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bobsled Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bobsled Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 28 minutes to ride Bobsled Run. The trail is 3,671 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bobsled Run?
      Bobsled Run is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 13 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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