more stats
2,274 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:02:50
Avg time
-56 ft
Altitude change
135 ft
Altitude min
192 ft
Altitude max
191 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
180 ft
Distance climb
1,834 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:02:50
Avg time

Dead Mans Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Swakopmund Town Trail Network
    Swakopmund
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

Currently Swakop's main jump line, a flowing descent with varied technical trail features, all of which require skill and experience, do not run blind.

Disclaimer

Jumps, gaps and berms, familiarise yourself before running at speed

Tags
BermsBridgesDropsFlowyJumps

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  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 14, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dead Mans Drop located?
      Dead Mans Drop is located in Swakopmund Town Trail Network, Swakopmund, Namibia. It is part of the Swakopmund Town Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -22.67069, 14.57508.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dead Mans Drop?
      Dead Mans Drop has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 135 ft to 192 ft.
      ▼ Is Dead Mans Drop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Dead Mans Drop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dead Mans Drop?
      Dead Mans Drop is 2,274 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dead Mans Drop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dead Mans Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dead Mans Drop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dead Mans Drop are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • December (1 activities)
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      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dead Mans Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Dead Mans Drop. The trail is 2,274 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dead Mans Drop?
      Dead Mans Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 233 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 253 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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