Saikeri - Ol Doinyo Olorruka
Great ride but there is no trail for the last 1.5km to the top of mountain
Mountain Biking Difficult
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 690 m
- Descent
- 196 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 10˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features high exposure and is typically done in January, February, June, July and August. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 18 km, 690 vertical metres of ascent and 196 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Beautiful ride through Maasai Land
Difficulty
Difficult
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Flow
- Technical