more stats
1,040 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:00:55
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
4,295 ft
Altitude min
4,304 ft
Altitude max
4,298 ft
Altitude start
4,295 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
358 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:00:55
Avg time

Sandy Bay Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northern Farm (Diepsloot Nature Reserve)
    Diepsloot
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66692 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110570 in E-Biking
    • #356396 in Trail Running
    • #345431 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #805 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,907 in E-Biking
    • #5,339 in Trail Running
    • #4,538 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Johannesburg

Notoriously sandy part of the singletrack along the river at the bottom of Northern Farms.

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Trails are marshalled. Trail permits are required. Number Boards must be displayed on front of bike and Trail Permits presented on request. Rogue riders are prosecuted. No exceptions.

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Sandy Bay Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sandy Bay located?
      Sandy Bay is located in Northern Farm (Diepsloot Nature Reserve), Diepsloot, South Africa. It is part of the Northern Farm (Diepsloot Nature Reserve) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -25.94033, 27.94497.
      ▼ How hard is Sandy Bay?
      Sandy Bay is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sandy Bay?
      Sandy Bay has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,295 ft to 4,304 ft.
      ▼ Is Sandy Bay a point to point trail?
      Sandy Bay is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sandy Bay?
      Sandy Bay is 1,040 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sandy Bay?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sandy Bay. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sandy Bay?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sandy Bay are:
      • August (28 activities)
      • February (14 activities)
      • July (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sandy Bay? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sandy Bay are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sandy Bay?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Sandy Bay. The trail is 1,040 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sandy Bay?
      Sandy Bay is a very popular trail. There have been 1,750 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,718 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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