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1.9 miles
Distance
97 ft
Climb
-327 ft
Descent
00:19:37
Avg time
-228 ft
Altitude change
4,449 ft
Altitude min
4,696 ft
Altitude max
4,691 ft
Altitude start
4,462 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-28.6%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
2,300 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
932 ft
Distance flat
00:19:37
Avg time
Fire Dam Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMariepskop
Hoedspruit -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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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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Land OwnerMpumuplanga Tourism
Although this trail doesn't take one to the summit of Mariepskop, it leads one past the original forestry fire dam, and is more of a mountain bike trail than the summit route. One can continue to the Deneys Retz memorial or the beautiful Klaserie Waterfall, the latter a must visit. Take a swim in the dam
Erosion damages the track frequently, so it can be a technical challenge for some. Highly recommended once you've done your summit ride!
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(-24.572720, 30.864290)
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Nearby Trails
- Concrete Road Split 1 mile
- The Summit 2 miles
- Toll Gate Climb 3 miles
- Blyde River Picnic Site 3 miles
- The Back Way 6 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Dam
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Where is Fire Dam located?
Fire Dam is located in Mariepskop, Hoedspruit, South Africa. It is part of the Mariepskop trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -24.57272, 30.86429.
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How hard is Fire Dam?
Fire Dam is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Fire Dam?
Fire Dam has 97 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 327 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,449 ft to 4,696 ft.
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Is Fire Dam a point to point trail?
Fire Dam is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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