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1,598 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:02:04
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
00:02:04
Avg time
NM3 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBaakens Valley
Port Elizabeth -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Jump, Gap Jump, Other
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Land Owner
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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6 Months
- 20 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 189 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to nm3 trailhead
(-33.974780, 25.559360)
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Frequently Asked Questions About NM3
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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.
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How hard is NM3?
NM3 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%.
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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.
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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.
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