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827 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
00:01:08
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
180 ft
Altitude min
207 ft
Altitude max
180 ft
Altitude start
207 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-2.7%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
604 ft
Distance climb
10 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:01:08
Avg time

Rooploop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cafe du Jardin / Chicken Farm
    East London
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #253499 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127255 in E-Biking
    • #375576 in Trail Running
    • #370748 in Hiking
    • #27760 in Horseback
  • National Ranking
    #3,506 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,374 in E-Biking
    • #5,648 in Trail Running
    • #5,095 in Hiking
    • #104 in Horseback
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

strange name but it fun time trial section as well

Disclaimer

permit holders only

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rooploop located?
      Rooploop is located in Cafe du Jardin / Chicken Farm, East London, South Africa. It is part of the Cafe du Jardin / Chicken Farm trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.94101, 27.92792.
      ▼ How hard is Rooploop?
      Rooploop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rooploop?
      Rooploop has 26 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 180 ft to 207 ft.
      ▼ Is Rooploop a point to point trail?
      Rooploop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rooploop?
      Rooploop is 827 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rooploop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rooploop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rooploop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rooploop are:
      • July (3 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      • January (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rooploop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rooploop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rooploop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rooploop. The trail is 827 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rooploop?
      Rooploop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 200 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 219 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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