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20.4 miles
Distance
1,055 ft
Climb
-661 ft
Descent
01:17:57
Avg time
395 ft
Altitude change
3,894 ft
Altitude min
4,844 ft
Altitude max
3,894 ft
Altitude start
4,288 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-31.2%
Grade max
20.9%
Grade min
11 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
01:17:57
Avg time

Dorset Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Waterberg Trails Gravel Grinding Network
    Vaalwater
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    David Baber

Gravel roads that allow you to spend more time in the saddle.

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Access this trail from the Horizon trail or from Waterberg MTB

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  • Last: Mar 10, 2022
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Dorset located?
        Dorset is located in Waterberg Trails Gravel Grinding Network, Vaalwater, South Africa. It is part of the Waterberg Trails Gravel Grinding Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -24.19585, 28.11597.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dorset?
        Dorset has 1,055 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 661 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,894 ft to 4,844 ft.
        ▼ Is Dorset a point to point trail?
        Dorset is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Dorset?
        Dorset is 20.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dorset?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dorset. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dorset?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 18 minutes to ride Dorset. The trail is 20.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dorset?
        Dorset is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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