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4,154 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-493 ft
Descent
00:05:17
Avg time
-448 ft
Altitude change
692 ft
Altitude min
1,183 ft
Altitude max
1,151 ft
Altitude start
702 ft
Altitude end
-10.8%
Grade
-61%
Grade max
17.9%
Grade min
581 ft
Distance climb
3,153 ft
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:05:17
Avg time

Elephant Bath Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saasveld
    George
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #106373 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94324 in E-Biking
    • #123412 in Trail Running
    • #135139 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Land Owner
    Nelson Mandela University, George Municipality, MTO Forestry

A fun trail crossing through indigenous forest, blue gum and wattle plantations. It features fun features such as berms, log ramps and fast downhills.

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Local Trail Association

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Elephant Bath Trail Reports

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Aug 18, 2022 @ 1:55am
Aug 18, 2022
 reporter Drain lines opened
Jun 17, 2021 @ 6:01am
Jun 17, 2021
 reporter Drain lines to be opened again
Jun 17, 2021 @ 5:59am
Jun 17, 2021
 reporter Windfalls cleared every second month since the fires of Oct 2018. Last was on 14 June 2021
Jan 8, 2021 @ 8:59pm
Jan 8, 2021
 Overgrown at top
Nov 8, 2020 @ 6:35am
Nov 8, 2020
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        Directions to elephant-bath trailhead (-33.935840, 22.496440)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Elephant Bath

        ▼ Where is Elephant Bath located?
        Elephant Bath is located in Saasveld, George, South Africa. It is part of the Saasveld trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.93584, 22.49644.
        ▼ How hard is Elephant Bath?
        Elephant Bath is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elephant Bath?
        Elephant Bath has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 493 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 692 ft to 1,183 ft.
        ▼ How long is Elephant Bath?
        Elephant Bath is 4,154 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elephant Bath?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Elephant Bath. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elephant Bath?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elephant Bath are:
        • January (5 activities)
        • December (3 activities)
        • April (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Elephant Bath? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elephant Bath are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Elephant Bath?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Elephant Bath. The trail is 4,154 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Elephant Bath?
        Elephant Bath is a moderately popular trail. There have been 334 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 330 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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