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561 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:09:16
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
4,577 ft
Altitude min
4,587 ft
Altitude max
4,582 ft
Altitude start
4,577 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-5.8%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
312 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:09:16
Avg time

Marula Light Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Summerplace
    Vaalwater
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94204 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64446 in E-Biking
    • #154467 in Trail Running
    • #40122 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    David Baber

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Apr 23, 2021 @ 3:20pm
Apr 23, 2021
Ideal conditions. Come ride!
Jun 8, 2020 @ 3:04am
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Perfect conditions. Covid level 3 restrictions apply.
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Jan 18, 2020
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Marula Light

        Where is Marula Light located?
        Marula Light is located in Summerplace, Vaalwater, South Africa. It is part of the Summerplace trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -24.13429, 28.19045.
        How hard is Marula Light?
        Marula Light is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Marula Light?
        Marula Light has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,577 ft to 4,587 ft.
        Is Marula Light a point to point trail?
        Marula Light is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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