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5.1 miles
Distance
695 ft
Climb
-977 ft
Descent
01:22:20
Avg time
-282 ft
Altitude change
1,188 ft
Altitude min
1,773 ft
Altitude max
1,470 ft
Altitude start
1,188 ft
Altitude end
-1.047%
Grade
-20.515%
Grade max
27.074%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,105 ft
Distance flat
01:22:20
Avg time

Watermelon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sde Boker
  • AKA
    אבטיח
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51606 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12117 in E-Biking
    • #309684 in Trail Running
    • #300034 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #86 in Mountain Biking · Israel [+]
    • #59 in E-Biking
    • #184 in Trail Running
    • #188 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Oct. - Apr.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Watermelon is a 8 km popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Sde Boker. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 212 m green climb. On average it takes 1 hour22 minutes to complete this trail.

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Nov 22, 2018 @ 10:31pm
Nov 22, 2018
Mar 23, 2017 @ 9:32am
Mar 23, 2017
 Marked in red. Signposted at the southeast parking and on the approaches to the trailhead. Red rockpiles mark the northwest entry/exit.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Watermelon located?
      Watermelon is located in Sde Boker, Israel. It is part of the Sde Boker trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.90443, 34.75916.
      ▼ How hard is Watermelon?
      Watermelon is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.047%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Watermelon?
      Watermelon has 695 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 977 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,188 ft to 1,773 ft.
      ▼ Is Watermelon a point to point trail?
      Watermelon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Watermelon?
      Watermelon is 5.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Watermelon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Watermelon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Watermelon?
      Watermelon is best visited during: Oct. - Apr..
      ▼ How do I access Watermelon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Watermelon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Watermelon?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 11 minutes to ride Watermelon. The trail is 5.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Watermelon?
      Watermelon is a very popular trail. There have been 153 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 148 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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