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1,191 ft
Distance
-202 ft
Descent
1,540 ft
High Point
-202 ft
Altitude change
1,337 ft
Altitude min
1,539 ft
Altitude start
1,339 ft
Altitude end
-16.9%
Grade
-46.1%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
49 ft
Distance climb
1,102 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat

Darkfest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hellsend Dirt Compound
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Proline Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #139492 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103285 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Other
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Vuurberg Farm

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  • Last: Feb 8, 2020
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Directions to darkfest trailhead (-33.902060, 18.942170)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      shredingade
      Very inflated rating, the maximum gap is only 110 feet
      Wewebb85 Wewebb85
      The trail rating is way off. It’s a single black at best! Mostly a blue flow trail. Anyone with basic jump skills could clear the 110’

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Darkfest located?
      Darkfest is located in Hellsend Dirt Compound, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Hellsend Dirt Compound trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.90206, 18.94217.
      ▼ How hard is Darkfest?
      Darkfest is rated as Proline difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 16.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Darkfest?
      The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,337 ft to 1,540 ft.
      ▼ Is Darkfest a point to point trail?
      Yes, Darkfest is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Darkfest?
      Darkfest is 1,191 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Darkfest?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Darkfest. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Darkfest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Darkfest are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Darkfest?
      Darkfest is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 19 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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