more stats
1,598 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:01:49
Avg time
-41 ft
Altitude change
243 ft
Altitude min
295 ft
Altitude max
295 ft
Altitude start
256 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
180 ft
Distance climb
1,030 ft
Distance down
387 ft
Distance flat
00:01:49
Avg time

NM3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baakens Valley
    Port Elizabeth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57361 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25157 in E-Biking
    • #75628 in Trail Running
    • #348758 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #707 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #372 in E-Biking
    • #1,621 in Trail Running
    • #4,632 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Gap Jump, Other
  • Land Owner
    nmbm

NM3
Smooth fast trail going down. This trail offers jumps(chicken lines next to them) berms, small wooden bridges with river crossing over a gabion wall bridge

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BermsBridgesCreek crossingJumps

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is NM3 located?
      NM3 is located in Baakens Valley, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. It is part of the Baakens Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.97478, 25.55936.
      ▼ How hard is NM3?
      NM3 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for NM3?
      NM3 has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 243 ft to 295 ft.
      ▼ Is NM3 a point to point trail?
      NM3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is NM3?
      NM3 is 1,598 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on NM3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on NM3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride NM3?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride NM3 are:
      • December (16 activities)
      • January (14 activities)
      • April (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access NM3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to NM3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride NM3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride NM3. The trail is 1,598 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is NM3?
      NM3 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,452 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,601 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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