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1,742 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-51 ft
Descent
00:02:34
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
5,352 ft
Altitude min
5,404 ft
Altitude max
5,399 ft
Altitude start
5,354 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-11.663%
Grade max
4.264%
Grade min
341 ft
Distance climb
1,173 ft
Distance down
186 ft
Distance flat
00:02:34
Avg time

Lower Tree Line Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Emmerentia Botanical Gardens
    Boksburg
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59211 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63661 in E-Biking
    • #20486 in Trail Running
    • #38951 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

This is the lower tree line at the top of the Bot Gardens Loop. This section is tricky with lots of tree roots and off camber trail. Beware of dog walkers and runners.

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Mar 30, 2025 @ 8:35am
Mar 30, 2025
 Very overgrown but rideable
Oct 18, 2021 @ 8:55pm
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Jul 5, 2021 @ 4:13am
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Dec 19, 2020 @ 8:50pm
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Apr 30, 2020 @ 5:48am
Apr 30, 2020
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        Directions to lower-tree-line trailhead (-26.167020, 27.998980)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Lower Tree Line located?
        Lower Tree Line is located in Emmerentia Botanical Gardens, Boksburg, South Africa. It is part of the Emmerentia Botanical Gardens trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -26.16702, 27.99898.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Tree Line?
        Lower Tree Line is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Tree Line?
        Lower Tree Line has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,352 ft to 5,404 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Tree Line a point to point trail?
        Lower Tree Line is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Tree Line?
        Lower Tree Line is 1,742 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Tree Line?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Tree Line. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Tree Line?
        Lower Tree Line is best visited during: All Year.
        ▼ How do I access Lower Tree Line? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Tree Line are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Tree Line?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lower Tree Line. The trail is 1,742 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Tree Line?
        Lower Tree Line is a very popular trail. There have been 2,474 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,980 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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