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2,198 ft
Distance
-107 ft
Descent
00:01:16
Avg time
-108 ft
Altitude change
240 ft
Altitude min
348 ft
Altitude max
348 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
20 ft
Distance climb
1,962 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:01:16
Avg time

Cattle Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cafe du Jardin / Chicken Farm
    East London
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #181360 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99206 in E-Biking
    • #74420 in Trail Running
    • #357352 in Hiking
    • #25692 in Horseback
  • National Ranking
    #2,178 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,533 in E-Biking
    • #1,597 in Trail Running
    • #4,849 in Hiking
    • #100 in Horseback
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop

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BermsDrops

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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Cattle Drop Trail Reports

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May 8, 2023 @ 3:42am
May 8, 2023
Feb 12, 2022 @ 9:47pm
Feb 12, 2022
 Dam at the bottom is full, take the second turn off
Oct 14, 2021 @ 12:09am
Oct 14, 2021
Aug 11, 2021 @ 6:20am
Aug 11, 2021
 Very dry and loose
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on May 8, 2023
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      Jardin Chicken Farm Blue Route
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cattle Drop located?
      Cattle Drop is located in Cafe du Jardin / Chicken Farm, East London, South Africa. It is part of the Cafe du Jardin / Chicken Farm trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.93571, 27.92967.
      ▼ How hard is Cattle Drop?
      Cattle Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cattle Drop?
      The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 240 ft to 348 ft.
      ▼ Is Cattle Drop a point to point trail?
      Cattle Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cattle Drop?
      Cattle Drop is 2,198 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cattle Drop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cattle Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cattle Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cattle Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cattle Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Cattle Drop. The trail is 2,198 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cattle Drop?
      Cattle Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 650 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 773 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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