more stats
2,100 ft
Distance
-99 ft
Descent
00:02:06
Avg time
-101 ft
Altitude change
4,098 ft
Altitude min
4,198 ft
Altitude max
4,198 ft
Altitude start
4,098 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-21.3%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
2,041 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:02:06
Avg time

Nyala Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffelsdrift Trail Park
    Pretoria North
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49823 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142575 in E-Biking
    • #355003 in Trail Running
    • #343358 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #628 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,605 in E-Biking
    • #5,327 in Trail Running
    • #4,499 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Buffelsdrift Conservancy

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AI Generated Description

Nyala Drop is a 640 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Pretoria North. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 33 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Nyala Drop Trail Reports

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Jun 10, 2025 @ 3:27am
Jun 10, 2025
Jan 15, 2022 @ 4:15am
Jan 15, 2022
Dec 11, 2021 @ 10:14pm
Dec 11, 2021
Oct 2, 2020 @ 10:10pm
Oct 2, 2020
reporter Still rocky and tricky but the way it is supposed to run
Jun 21, 2020 @ 4:47am
Jun 21, 2020
Dry and loose rocks
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on Jun 10, 2025
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nyala Drop located?
      Nyala Drop is located in Buffelsdrift Trail Park, Pretoria North, South Africa. It is part of the Buffelsdrift Trail Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -25.60414, 28.31716.
      ▼ How hard is Nyala Drop?
      Nyala Drop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nyala Drop?
      The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,098 ft to 4,198 ft.
      ▼ Is Nyala Drop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Nyala Drop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nyala Drop?
      Nyala Drop is 2,100 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nyala Drop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Nyala Drop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Nyala Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nyala Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nyala Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Nyala Drop. The trail is 2,100 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nyala Drop?
      Nyala Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 876 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 846 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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