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1.9 miles
Distance
-691 ft
Descent
00:08:21
Avg time
-691 ft
Altitude change
2,188 ft
Altitude min
2,880 ft
Altitude max
2,879 ft
Altitude start
2,188 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-32.8%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:08:21
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Baboons Highway Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Eselfontein
    Ceres
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107669 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75113 in E-Biking
    • #132609 in Trail Running
    • #125902 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Eselfontein Farm

This is a fun, fast at times, rocky descent that only just earns its black diamond rating. It lives up to its name - see if you can spot a baboon or three.

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        Directions to baboons-highway trailhead (-33.406110, 19.479930)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Baboons Highway

        ▼ Where is Baboons Highway located?
        Baboons Highway is located in Eselfontein, Ceres, South Africa. It is part of the Eselfontein trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.40611, 19.47993.
        ▼ How hard is Baboons Highway?
        Baboons Highway is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Baboons Highway?
        The trail has 691 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,188 ft to 2,880 ft.
        ▼ Is Baboons Highway a point to point trail?
        Baboons Highway is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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