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2.3 miles
Distance
1,357 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:28:36
Avg time
1,260 ft
Altitude change
4,127 ft
Altitude min
5,401 ft
Altitude max
4,127 ft
Altitude start
5,387 ft
Altitude end
10.6%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
57.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,552 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:28:36
Avg time

Mamba Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    SAFCOL Forestry MTB Trails
    Sabie
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SAFCOL

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Mamba Switchback is a 4 km less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Sabie. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a extreme overall physical rating with a 414 m black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 28 minutes to complete this trail.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mamba Switchback

        ▼ Where is Mamba Switchback located?
        Mamba Switchback is located in SAFCOL Forestry MTB Trails, Sabie, South Africa. It is part of the SAFCOL Forestry MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -25.09759, 30.68798.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mamba Switchback?
        Mamba Switchback has 1,357 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,127 ft to 5,401 ft.
        ▼ Is Mamba Switchback a point to point trail?
        Mamba Switchback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Mamba Switchback?
        Mamba Switchback is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mamba Switchback?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mamba Switchback. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Mamba Switchback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mamba Switchback are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mamba Switchback?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 39 minutes to ride Mamba Switchback. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mamba Switchback?
        Mamba Switchback is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 12 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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