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1.1 miles
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-470 ft
Descent
00:05:08
Avg time
-407 ft
Altitude change
2,956 ft
Altitude min
3,366 ft
Altitude max
3,363 ft
Altitude start
2,956 ft
Altitude end
-22.064%
Grade max
23.84%
Grade min
1,079 ft
Distance climb
4,249 ft
Distance down
242 ft
Distance flat
00:05:08
Avg time

Getting Steep Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Eselfontein
    Ceres
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118021 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32458 in E-Biking
    • #358578 in Trail Running
    • #348024 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,435 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #516 in E-Biking
    • #5,376 in Trail Running
    • #4,606 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Eselfontein Farm

This is a fun descent that isn't as gnarly as the black grading indicates. It does indeed get steep towards the end where some careful brake control will see you safely down to the stream.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Getting Steep located?
      Getting Steep is located in Eselfontein, Ceres, South Africa. It is part of the Eselfontein trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.39669, 19.48307.
      ▼ How hard is Getting Steep?
      Getting Steep is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Getting Steep?
      Getting Steep has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 470 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,956 ft to 3,366 ft.
      ▼ Is Getting Steep a point to point trail?
      Yes, Getting Steep is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Getting Steep?
      Getting Steep is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Getting Steep?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Getting Steep. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Getting Steep? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Getting Steep are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Getting Steep?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Getting Steep. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Getting Steep?
      Getting Steep is a moderately popular trail. There have been 98 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 93 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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