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1.6 miles
Distance
366 ft
Climb
-253 ft
Descent
00:42:03
Avg time
113 ft
Altitude change
4,252 ft
Altitude min
4,576 ft
Altitude max
4,252 ft
Altitude start
4,367 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-42.8%
Grade max
41.5%
Grade min
4,216 ft
Distance climb
2,822 ft
Distance down
1,250 ft
Distance flat
00:42:03
Avg time

Heliograph Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39639 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142199 in E-Biking
    • #58965 in Trail Running
    • #71972 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3 in Mountain Biking · Namibia [+]
    • #171 in E-Biking
    • #67 in Trail Running
    • #68 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Dan Craven

Heliograph trail - from Pandemic side

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 4 rides
  • Last: May 2, 2026
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Heliograph Trail Reports

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on Jul 16, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Directions to heliograph trailhead (-21.435380, 15.999660)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Heliograph located?
      Heliograph is located in Loskop Farm MTB Trail Network, Omaruru, Namibia. It is part of the Loskop Farm MTB Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -21.43538, 15.99966.
      ▼ How hard is Heliograph?
      Heliograph is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 1.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Heliograph?
      Heliograph has 366 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 253 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,252 ft to 4,576 ft.
      ▼ Is Heliograph a point to point trail?
      Heliograph is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Heliograph?
      Heliograph is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Heliograph?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Heliograph. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Heliograph?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 42 minutes to ride Heliograph. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Heliograph?
      Heliograph is a very popular trail. There have been 50 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 56 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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