more stats
5,266 ft
Distance
196 ft
Climb
00:06:38
Avg time
196 ft
Altitude change
4,380 ft
Altitude min
4,576 ft
Altitude max
4,380 ft
Altitude start
4,577 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-1.4%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
4,895 ft
Distance climb
105 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:06:38
Avg time

Upper Acacia Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Drakensberg Trails
    Bergville
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53151 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76017 in E-Biking
    • #99255 in Trail Running
    • #397858 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #656 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,068 in E-Biking
    • #1,922 in Trail Running
    • #5,731 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Drakensberg Trails Association

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AI Generated Description

Upper Acacia is a 2 km popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Bergville. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 60 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Disclaimer

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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Family friendly
Local Trail Association

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Upper Acacia Trail Reports

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Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm
Mar 14, 2021
reporter Running smooth. Come ride!
Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:45pm
Mar 14, 2021
reporter Ideal conditions. Come run and ride!
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Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Acacia located?
      Upper Acacia is located in Drakensberg Trails, Bergville, South Africa. It is part of the Drakensberg Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -28.63277, 28.99348.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Acacia?
      Upper Acacia is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Acacia?
      Upper Acacia has 196 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,380 ft to 4,576 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Acacia a point to point trail?
      Upper Acacia is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Acacia?
      Upper Acacia is 5,266 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Acacia?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Acacia. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Acacia?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Acacia are:
      • August (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Acacia? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Acacia are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Acacia?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Upper Acacia. The trail is 5,266 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Acacia?
      Upper Acacia is a very popular trail. There have been 53 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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