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2,152 ft
Distance
-206 ft
Descent
00:04:09
Avg time
-206 ft
Altitude change
1,251 ft
Altitude min
1,457 ft
Altitude max
1,457 ft
Altitude start
1,250 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade
-25.8%
Grade max
1.5%
Grade min
85 ft
Distance climb
1,962 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:04:09
Avg time

Freeride Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Giba Gorge MTB Park
    Durban
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #99664 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34134 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Wallride

A very technical section of trail that has multiple lines to choose from. All jumps and obstacles can be easily averted through a different line. The bridges are good and solid and all wooden features are covered in chicken wire.

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  • 10 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Freeride Section Trail Reports

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Mar 30, 2025 @ 11:44pm
Mar 30, 2025
 Broken wood on drop
Mar 30, 2025 @ 11:44pm
Mar 30, 2025
Broken wood on drop
Mar 4, 2021 @ 12:56am
Mar 4, 2021
Sep 18, 2020 @ 12:48am
Sep 18, 2020
Jul 17, 2020 @ 6:05am
Jul 17, 2020
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on Mar 30, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Freeride Section located?
      Freeride Section is located in Giba Gorge MTB Park, Durban, South Africa. It is part of the Giba Gorge MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -29.82074, 30.77625.
      ▼ How hard is Freeride Section?
      Freeride Section is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Freeride Section?
      The trail has 206 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,251 ft to 1,457 ft.
      ▼ Is Freeride Section a point to point trail?
      Freeride Section is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Freeride Section?
      Freeride Section is 2,152 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Freeride Section?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Freeride Section. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Freeride Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Freeride Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Freeride Section?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Freeride Section. The trail is 2,152 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Freeride Section?
      Freeride Section is a moderately popular trail. There have been 418 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 564 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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