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1.2 miles
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-158 ft
Descent
00:10:22
Avg time
38 ft
Altitude change
1,144 ft
Altitude min
1,288 ft
Altitude max
1,166 ft
Altitude start
1,204 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-38%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
4,035 ft
Distance climb
1,978 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:10:22
Avg time

Raging Baboon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Elgin Valley Trails
    Elgin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71135 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102905 in E-Biking
    • #349757 in Trail Running
    • #363888 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #866 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,658 in E-Biking
    • #5,253 in Trail Running
    • #4,966 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Raging Baboon is a 2 km popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Elgin. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating with a 60 m black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Raging Baboon located?
      Raging Baboon is located in Elgin Valley Trails, Elgin, South Africa. It is part of the Elgin Valley Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.14823, 19.08376.
      ▼ How hard is Raging Baboon?
      Raging Baboon is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Raging Baboon?
      Raging Baboon has 196 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 158 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,144 ft to 1,288 ft.
      ▼ Is Raging Baboon a point to point trail?
      Yes, Raging Baboon is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Raging Baboon?
      Raging Baboon is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Raging Baboon?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Raging Baboon. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Raging Baboon?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Raging Baboon are:
      • March (34 activities)
      • April (20 activities)
      • December (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Raging Baboon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Raging Baboon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Raging Baboon?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Raging Baboon. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Raging Baboon?
      Raging Baboon is a very popular trail. There have been 842 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 801 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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