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4,741 ft
Distance
-896 ft
Descent
00:10:25
Avg time
-896 ft
Altitude change
7,444 ft
Altitude min
8,341 ft
Altitude max
8,340 ft
Altitude start
7,444 ft
Altitude end
-18.9%
Grade
-59.6%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
4,701 ft
Distance down
00:10:25
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Firebrake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kijabe Trails
    Kijabe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8703 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123835 in E-Biking
    • #182590 in Trail Running
    • #176753 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Gap Jump

Classic Kijabe trail, was a firebreak at one time. The entrance can be very difficult to find, i.e. you can be standing right next to it and not see it. But once you're on it it's easy to follow.

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Dec 15, 2024 @ 3:30am
Dec 15, 2024
 reporter Clear and good to go! Evans entrance from the top is great too. We need to add it in to the route. Great line of sight on the whole trail.
Jul 27, 2023 @ 1:01pm
Jul 27, 2023
 Beginners and intermediate guys should be advised to walk down the first drop!
Mar 17, 2023 @ 3:36pm
Mar 17, 2023
 The trail is very dry but we are hoping for rain soon! Even though the trail is dry still one of the best trails in Kenya!
Sep 5, 2022 @ 10:12am
Sep 5, 2022
 Trail is dry but running fast and is clear! The trail also has a few new lines, jumps, and rock features.
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on Dec 15, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Directions to firebrake trailhead (-0.929570, 36.600350)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Firebrake

        ▼ Where is Firebrake located?
        Firebrake is located in Kijabe Trails, Kijabe, Kenya. It is part of the Kijabe Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -0.92957, 36.60035.
        ▼ How hard is Firebrake?
        Firebrake is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firebrake?
        The trail has 896 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,444 ft to 8,341 ft.
        ▼ Is Firebrake a point to point trail?
        Firebrake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Firebrake?
        Firebrake is 4,741 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firebrake?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Firebrake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Firebrake?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Firebrake are:
        • September (1 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Firebrake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firebrake are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Firebrake?
        The estimated time to ride Firebrake is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 4,741 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Firebrake?
        Firebrake is a very popular trail. There have been 336 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 342 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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