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1.3 miles
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-85 ft
Descent
00:11:03
Avg time

Granite Gauntlet Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northern Farm (Diepsloot Nature Reserve)
    Diepsloot
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Land Manager
    City of Johannesburg

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Trails are marshalled. Trail permits are required. Number Boards must be displayed on front of bike and Trail Permits presented on request. Rogue riders are prosecuted. No exceptions.

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More Stats for Granite Gauntlet bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    3 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,309 ft
  • Altitude max
    4,369 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,310 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,314 ft
  • Grade max
    -10.6%
  • Grade min
    9.3%
  • Distance climb
    3,091 ft
  • Distance down
    2,730 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,161 ft
  • Avg time
    00:11:03
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Status:
on Jun 7, 2020
Ideal
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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Trail Conditions
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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      Granite Gauntlet Trail Reports

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      Jun 7, 2020 @ 8:37am
      Jun 7, 2020
      		 reporter Open, Covid19 regulations apply
      May 22, 2020 @ 8:28pm
      May 22, 2020
      		 reporter Closed Due to Covid Virus Lockdown. Opening soon
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      Nearby Trails

      Northern Farm (Diepsloot Nature Reserve)