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1.5 miles
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-317 ft
Descent
00:10:39
Avg time
-272 ft
Altitude change
49 ft
Altitude min
337 ft
Altitude max
322 ft
Altitude start
49 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
1,529 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
663 ft
Distance flat
00:10:39
Avg time

Contour Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    EMBA Umdloti / La Mercy Trails
    Umdloti
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4165 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45516 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Tongaat Hullet

Very flowy trail that is used for both up and down. It follows the contour path down the hill.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 125 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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on Sep 13, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Contour Down located?
      Contour Down is located in EMBA Umdloti / La Mercy Trails, Umdloti, South Africa. It is part of the EMBA Umdloti / La Mercy Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -29.66269, 31.08383.
      ▼ How hard is Contour Down?
      Contour Down is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Contour Down?
      Contour Down has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 317 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 49 ft to 337 ft.
      ▼ How long is Contour Down?
      Contour Down is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Contour Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Contour Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Contour Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Contour Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Contour Down?
      The estimated time to ride Contour Down is approximately 11 minutes. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Contour Down?
      Contour Down is a very popular trail. There have been 265 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 273 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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