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2.1 miles
Distance
172 ft
Climb
-189 ft
Descent
00:20:07
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
4,400 ft
Altitude min
4,559 ft
Altitude max
4,559 ft
Altitude start
4,541 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
4,114 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,132 ft
Distance flat
00:20:07
Avg time

Marula Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81680 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50300 in E-Biking
    • #150548 in Trail Running
    • #154189 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    David Baber

Marula Flow is an easy riding trail that starts and finishes near Marula Cottage. It begins with a longish gradual descent that has some small features, including roll-downs, gap jumps and drop-offs. All of these features can be rolled or ridden around at a slower pace, but are generally relished by experienced riders. Once the trail reaches the perimeter fence, it turns east and heads gradually uphill for a while before winding its way through some flat corners along the gradual slope below Saringa and Bushwillow lodges. It then climbs gradually to the small road at Marula Cottage, where you can either turn left back towards the Bike Village, or right to join Marula Trail. Marula Flow is part of the Yellow Route.

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Marula Flow Trail Reports

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Apr 23, 2021 @ 3:20pm
Apr 23, 2021
Ideal conditions. Come ride!
Apr 18, 2021 @ 6:15am
Apr 18, 2021
I wouldn't rate this a Green trail. Jumps early on and rocks later on are too challening for Green level riders.
Jul 4, 2020 @ 3:55am
Jul 4, 2020
Perfect
Jun 8, 2020 @ 3:04am
Jun 8, 2020
Perfect conditions. Covid level 3 restrictions apply.
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on Apr 23, 2021
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Marula Flow

      Where is Marula Flow located?
      Marula Flow is located in Summerplace, Vaalwater, South Africa. It is part of the Summerplace trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -24.12741, 28.18995.
      How hard is Marula Flow?
      Marula Flow is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Marula Flow?
      Marula Flow has 172 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 189 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,400 ft to 4,559 ft.
      Is Marula Flow a point to point trail?
      Marula Flow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Marula Flow?
      Marula Flow is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Marula Flow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Marula Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Marula Flow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Marula Flow are:
      • July (8 activities)
      • August (4 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Marula Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Marula Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Marula Flow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Marula Flow. 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 Marula Flow?
      Marula Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 172 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 192 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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