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2,152 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:02:06
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
5,188 ft
Altitude min
5,259 ft
Altitude max
5,254 ft
Altitude start
5,187 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
351 ft
Distance climb
1,634 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:02:06
Avg time
Drain Line Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBraamfontein Spruit
Boksburg -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRoller Coaster
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Drain Line is a 656 m popular blue difficulty connector singletrack trail located near Boksburg. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating. It features roller coaster. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 28 miles average
6 Months
- 121 rides
- 22 miles avg distance
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- 429 rides
- Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Routes with this trail
8 miles • 642 ft • 17 • Out & Back •
This is a great beginner ride on the Braamfontein Spruit. Start from the Botanical Gardens parking area...
17 miles • 407 ft • 9 • Point to Point •
Jozi Trails Tours. Ride the full length of the spruit and see Joburg from a different point of view.
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Braamfontein Spruit
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