more stats
394 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
00:00:32
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
144 ft
Altitude min
149 ft
Altitude max
144 ft
Altitude start
151 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
0.5%
Grade max
2.3%
Grade min
276 ft
Distance climb
118 ft
Distance flat
00:00:32
Avg time

Drop steps Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baakens Valley
    Port Elizabeth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36052 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60360 in E-Biking
    • #387978 in Trail Running
    • #324114 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #471 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #921 in E-Biking
    • #5,857 in Trail Running
    • #4,201 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Other
  • Land Owner
    nmbm

Short +-100M trail, with drops and steps

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 20 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Drop steps located?
      Drop steps is located in Baakens Valley, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. It is part of the Baakens Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.96897, 25.57932.
      ▼ How hard is Drop steps?
      Drop steps is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drop steps?
      Drop steps has 5 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 144 ft to 149 ft.
      ▼ Is Drop steps a point to point trail?
      Yes, Drop steps is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Drop steps?
      Drop steps is 394 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drop steps?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Drop steps. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Drop steps? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drop steps are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Drop steps?
      The estimated time to ride Drop steps is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 394 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Drop steps?
      Drop steps is a moderately popular trail. There have been 191 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 211 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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