more stats
1,746 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
33 ft
Altitude change
243 ft
Altitude min
287 ft
Altitude max
254 ft
Altitude start
287 ft
Altitude end
1.902%
Grade
-12.987%
Grade max
12.123%
Grade min
1,087 ft
Distance climb
442 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:01:55
Avg time

The S-Bend Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baakens Valley
    Port Elizabeth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44236 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13582 in E-Biking
    • #65343 in Trail Running
    • #95430 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #561 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #158 in E-Biking
    • #1,453 in Trail Running
    • #1,487 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

No community description for The S-Bend trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

The S-Bend is a 532 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Port Elizabeth. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 20 m blue climb. It features berm. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Berms

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 359 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
Status:
on Jan 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (4,466)
close
      Directions to the-sbend trailhead (-33.970090, 25.572730)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      No photos have been added for The S-Bend yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      1 more »
      Mountain Biking in Gqeberha | Baakens Valley -...
      mtb
      2:01 | 37 | Jan 28, 2025 , Port Elizabeth
      5.0 ★★★★★
      1 Ratings
      5 ★ 100%
      4 ★
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Baakens Valley

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The S-Bend located?
      The S-Bend is located in Baakens Valley, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. It is part of the Baakens Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.97009, 25.57273.
      ▼ How hard is The S-Bend?
      The S-Bend is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.902%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The S-Bend?
      The S-Bend has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 243 ft to 287 ft.
      ▼ Is The S-Bend a point to point trail?
      The S-Bend is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The S-Bend?
      The S-Bend is 1,746 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The S-Bend?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The S-Bend. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access The S-Bend? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The S-Bend are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The S-Bend?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The S-Bend. The trail is 1,746 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The S-Bend?
      The S-Bend is a very popular trail. There have been 4,139 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,466 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.