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5,255 ft
Distance
162 ft
Climb
-191 ft
Descent
00:02:44
Avg time
-28 ft
Altitude change
352 ft
Altitude min
503 ft
Altitude max
502 ft
Altitude start
473 ft
Altitude end
-0.537%
Grade
-17.908%
Grade max
17.898%
Grade min
2,513 ft
Distance climb
2,491 ft
Distance down
251 ft
Distance flat
00:02:44
Avg time

Upper Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve
    Durban
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #180199 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73686 in Trail Running
    • #147843 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Very easy section to ride. Mostly jeep track with a slight off camber section.

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  • 1 rides
  • Last: May 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Loop located?
      Upper Loop is located in Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve, Durban, South Africa. It is part of the Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -29.90962, 30.93543.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.537%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop has 162 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 191 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 352 ft to 503 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Loop a point to point trail?
      Upper Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is 5,255 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Upper Loop. The trail is 5,255 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 64 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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