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2.7 miles
Distance
143 ft
Climb
-429 ft
Descent
00:12:07
Avg time
-286 ft
Altitude change
157 ft
Altitude min
465 ft
Altitude max
454 ft
Altitude start
167 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-34%
Grade max
17.1%
Grade min
3,310 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,969 ft
Distance flat
00:12:07
Avg time

Faure Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #67904 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100635 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #816 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,577 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Wine Lands Cycling Club

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AI Generated Description

Faure Drop is a 4 km popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Raithby. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

Disclaimer

Trail access restricted to Wannabees Cycling Club members and Trail Pass holders only. Please display permit boards prominently on handle bars.

Tags
BermsFamily friendlyJumps

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 133 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 620 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Faure Drop Trail Reports

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Nov 14, 2025 @ 4:01pm (Africa/Maseru)
Nov 14, 2025
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May 18, 2025 @ 1:55pm
May 18, 2025
Two berms in the middle section are deteriorating and becoming sketchy. One berm has a ledge right on the riding line, get your front wheel caught...
Mar 18, 2023 @ 12:35am
Mar 18, 2023
Feb 18, 2023 @ 3:30pm
Feb 18, 2023
Aug 27, 2022 @ 3:04am
Aug 27, 2022
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Status:
on Nov 14, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to faure-drop trailhead (-34.031360, 18.770800)

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      Faure Drop Extension
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      0:26 | 724 | Mar 21, 2021 , Raithby

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      1 Review & Comments

      john-van-esch
      It has been extended - awaiting trail update

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Faure Drop located?
      Faure Drop is located in R44 West - Raithby Farms, Raithby, South Africa. It is part of the R44 West - Raithby Farms trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.03136, 18.7708.
      ▼ How hard is Faure Drop?
      Faure Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Faure Drop?
      Faure Drop has 143 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 429 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 157 ft to 465 ft.
      ▼ Is Faure Drop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Faure Drop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Faure Drop?
      Faure Drop is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Faure Drop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Faure Drop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Faure Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Faure Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Faure Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Faure Drop. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Faure Drop?
      Faure Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,395 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,395 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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