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2.1 miles
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-395 ft
Descent
00:11:56
Avg time
-334 ft
Altitude change
3,872 ft
Altitude min
4,206 ft
Altitude max
4,206 ft
Altitude start
3,871 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
1,883 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,014 ft
Distance flat
00:11:56
Avg time

Maniyak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffelsdrift Trail Park
    Pretoria North
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #143392 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142090 in E-Biking
    • #354835 in Trail Running
    • #343129 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,687 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,597 in E-Biking
    • #5,325 in Trail Running
    • #4,494 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Buffelsdrift Conservancy

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Maniyak is a 3 km less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Pretoria North. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 19 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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Maniyak Trail Reports

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Jun 10, 2025 @ 3:27am
Jun 10, 2025
May 31, 2020 @ 6:36pm
May 31, 2020
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Mar 25, 2020 @ 4:43am
Mar 25, 2020
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Buffelsdrift MTB Park - Maniyak
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      7:04 | 689 | May 20, 2020 , Pretoria North

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Maniyak located?
      Maniyak is located in Buffelsdrift Trail Park, Pretoria North, South Africa. It is part of the Buffelsdrift Trail Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -25.60721, 28.32689.
      ▼ How hard is Maniyak?
      Maniyak is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Maniyak?
      Maniyak has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 395 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,872 ft to 4,206 ft.
      ▼ Is Maniyak a point to point trail?
      Maniyak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Maniyak?
      Maniyak is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Maniyak?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Maniyak. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Maniyak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Maniyak are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Maniyak?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Maniyak. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Maniyak?
      Maniyak is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 561 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 519 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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