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3.3 miles
Distance
115 ft
Climb
-98 ft
Descent
00:22:30
Avg time
18 ft
Altitude change
673 ft
Altitude min
713 ft
Altitude max
695 ft
Altitude start
712 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:22:30
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Vryheid Loop Details

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

A flat loop of single track through the grass meadow on the plateau. Easy to ride, but lookout for the route markers, sometimes they fall off the sign posts. Also keep an eye out for cattle roaming the track.

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Jun 30, 2021 @ 1:10pm
Jun 30, 2021
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        Directions to vryheid-loop trailhead (-33.981050, 23.357880)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Vryheid Loop

        ▼ Where is Vryheid Loop located?
        Vryheid Loop is located in Bitouvlei Trails, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. It is part of the Bitouvlei Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.98105, 23.35788.
        ▼ How hard is Vryheid Loop?
        Vryheid Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vryheid Loop?
        Vryheid Loop has 115 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 673 ft to 713 ft.
        ▼ Is Vryheid Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Vryheid Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Vryheid Loop?
        Vryheid Loop is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vryheid Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Vryheid Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vryheid Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vryheid Loop are:
        • December (2 activities)
        • January (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Vryheid Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vryheid Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Vryheid Loop?
        The estimated time to ride Vryheid Loop is approximately 23 minutes. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Vryheid Loop?
        Vryheid Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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