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1,168 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:11:23
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
1,274 ft
Altitude min
1,307 ft
Altitude max
1,274 ft
Altitude start
1,286 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-11.1%
Grade max
31.3%
Grade min
653 ft
Distance climb
331 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:11:23
Avg time

Purple Dam Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Giba Gorge MTB Park
    Durban
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109933 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70561 in E-Biking
    • #22826 in Trail Running
    • #24437 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Purple Dam Loop is a 356 m moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Durban. This mountain bike primary 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 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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Dec 31, 2023
 Trail in good condition, access around the dams and to the waterfall open and clear.
Jan 30, 2021 @ 7:00am
Jan 30, 2021
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Purple Dam Loop

        ▼ Where is Purple Dam Loop located?
        Purple Dam Loop is located in Giba Gorge MTB Park, Durban, South Africa. It is part of the Giba Gorge MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -29.8167, 30.76755.
        ▼ How hard is Purple Dam Loop?
        Purple Dam Loop 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 Purple Dam Loop?
        Purple Dam Loop has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,274 ft to 1,307 ft.
        ▼ Is Purple Dam Loop a point to point trail?
        Purple Dam Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Purple Dam Loop?
        Purple Dam Loop is 1,168 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Purple Dam Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Purple Dam Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Purple Dam Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Purple Dam Loop are:
        • December (6 activities)
        • June (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Purple Dam Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Purple Dam Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Purple Dam Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Purple Dam Loop. The trail is 1,168 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Purple Dam Loop?
        Purple Dam Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 339 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 497 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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