more stats
974 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:02:23
Avg time
33 ft
Altitude change
4,724 ft
Altitude min
4,757 ft
Altitude max
4,724 ft
Altitude start
4,757 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
692 ft
Distance climb
66 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:02:23
Avg time

XCO Start Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Happy Valley
    Bloemfontein
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #168189 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76833 in Trail Running
    • #97686 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,913 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,638 in Trail Running
    • #1,512 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Start of the XCO Course and the return to the Happy Valley jump line.

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BermsFamily friendlyJumps

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 132 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Sep 29, 2026 @ 4:36am (Africa/Maseru)
Sep 28, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is XCO Start located?
      XCO Start is located in Happy Valley, Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is part of the Happy Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -29.10367, 26.21609.
      ▼ How hard is XCO Start?
      XCO Start is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for XCO Start?
      XCO Start has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,724 ft to 4,757 ft.
      ▼ Is XCO Start a point to point trail?
      XCO Start is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is XCO Start?
      XCO Start is 974 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on XCO Start?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on XCO Start. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access XCO Start? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to XCO Start are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride XCO Start?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride XCO Start. The trail is 974 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is XCO Start?
      XCO Start is a very popular trail. There have been 1,014 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,586 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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