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1.1 miles
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-470 ft
Descent
00:05:40
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
00:05:40
Avg time
Getting Steep Details
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Riding AreaEselfontein
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerEselfontein 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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Directions to getting-steep trailhead
(-33.396690, 19.483070)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Getting Steep
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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.
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How hard is Getting Steep?
Getting Steep is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
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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.
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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.
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