The Start Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDrakensberg Trails
Bergville -
Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Global Ranking#28731 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Land OwnerDrakensberg Trails Association
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The Start is a 1 km popular green singletrack family friendly trail located near Bergville. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 40 m green climb. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
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Trail Passes are required for access to Drakensberg Trails. Available from All Out Adventures and participating resorts. No Pass No Ride.
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More Stats for The Start multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change123 ft
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Altitude min4,227 ft
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Altitude max4,351 ft
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Altitude start4,228 ft
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Altitude end4,350 ft
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Grade2.6%
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Grade max-3.4%
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Grade min18.4%
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Distance climb3,770 ft
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Distance down722 ft
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Distance flat338 ft
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Avg time00:13:26
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Avg reverse time00:11:36
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
- Downhill Ski
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- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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- 0 rides
- 1 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
- 1 rides
- Last: May 3, 2025
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