more stats
404 ft
Distance
-20 ft
Descent
00:00:44
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
154 ft
Altitude min
174 ft
Altitude max
174 ft
Altitude start
154 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
364 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:00:44
Avg time

CG5 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Baakens Valley
    Port Elizabeth
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #251603 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54275 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,491 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #848 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Other

Technical downhill with loose switchbacks and stairs

Tags
DropsStairs

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is CG5 located?
      CG5 is located in Baakens Valley, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. It is part of the Baakens Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.96826, 25.57797.
      ▼ How hard is CG5?
      CG5 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 5.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for CG5?
      The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 154 ft to 174 ft.
      ▼ Is CG5 a point to point trail?
      CG5 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is CG5?
      CG5 is 404 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on CG5?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on CG5. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride CG5?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride CG5 are:
      • March (5 activities)
      • January (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access CG5? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to CG5 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride CG5?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride CG5. The trail is 404 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is CG5?
      CG5 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 882 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,067 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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