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1.6 miles
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-145 ft
Descent
00:05:59
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
5,456 ft
Altitude min
5,583 ft
Altitude max
5,569 ft
Altitude start
5,456 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
1,864 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
610 ft
Distance flat
00:05:59
Avg time

Middle Tack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karura Forest
    Nairobi
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #182885 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141880 in E-Biking
    • #108067 in Trail Running
    • #226769 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • OSM Way

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AI Generated Description

Middle Tack is a 3 km popular green difficulty mixed trail located near Nairobi. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 15 rides
  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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on Oct 14, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Middle Tack located?
      Middle Tack is located in Karura Forest, Nairobi, Kenya. It is part of the Karura Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -1.23828, 36.81939.
      How hard is Middle Tack?
      Middle Tack is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Middle Tack?
      Middle Tack has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 145 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,456 ft to 5,583 ft.
      Is Middle Tack a point to point trail?
      Middle Tack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      How long is Middle Tack?
      Middle Tack is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      Are dogs allowed on Middle Tack?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Middle Tack. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      How do I access Middle Tack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Tack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Middle Tack?
      The estimated time to ride Middle Tack is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      How busy is Middle Tack?
      Middle Tack is a very popular trail. There have been 103 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 107 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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