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2,365 ft
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:04:08
Avg time
93 ft
Altitude change
22 ft
Altitude min
116 ft
Altitude max
24 ft
Altitude start
118 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
21.9%
Grade min
1,417 ft
Distance climb
469 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:04:08
Avg time

The Flute Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bitouvlei Trails
    Plettenberg Bay
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2021

Connects the R340 in Bitou Vlei, to the start and end of the trails. Trails are accessed via the pedestrian gate at the bottom. This track is used up and down, watch out for oncoming traffic.

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Trail Lynx Permit required. QR scan at main gate.

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  • Last: Mar 20, 2022
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The Flute Trail Reports

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Jun 30, 2021 @ 1:10pm
Jun 30, 2021
 Running smooth.
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on Jun 30, 2021
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Directions to the-flute trailhead (-34.002620, 23.354330)
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      This is Bitouvlei's premier route. It includes all of the signature trails of the ride area.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Flute located?
      The Flute is located in Bitouvlei Trails, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. It is part of the Bitouvlei Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.00262, 23.35433.
      ▼ How hard is The Flute?
      The Flute is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Flute?
      The Flute has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 22 ft to 116 ft.
      ▼ Is The Flute a point to point trail?
      The Flute is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Flute?
      The Flute is 2,365 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Flute?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Flute. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access The Flute? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Flute are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Flute?
      The estimated time to ride The Flute is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 2,365 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is The Flute?
      The Flute is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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