Name: Sigiria Forest
Rating: 4.0

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Family Friendly Kids would enjoy some of the trails.

Forest closed from 6:30 pm to 6:00 am.

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This loop heads through a great venue to experience singletrack in the heart of Nairobi City.

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Entrance fee payable to access the forest.

Description

The trails on this loop can be done in any direction and in any order. There are lots of trails that all link up. Watch out for lots of tree stumps and tree roots across the trail. Certain trails have huge holes so ride with caution (see pics).

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Land Manager: Kenya Forest Service

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Nikunj Shah with improvements by Micahel Ogwapit

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4.0 from 2 votes

#2

in Karura Forest

#2811

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#2

in Kenya

#2,811

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Watch for tree roots and tree stumps along this awesome singletrack.

Jul 8, 2016 near Nairobi, KE

Jul 8, 2016 near Nairobi, KE

Jul 19, 2016 near Nairobi, KE

Watch out for tree stumps on this steep singletrack descent.

Jul 8, 2016 near Nairobi, KE

Jul 8, 2016 near Nairobi, KE

Great singletrack. Lots of low lying branches, use caution.

Jul 8, 2016 near Nairobi, KE

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Nov 19, 2018

Jeff Mack

Need to purchase ticket to enter. You can buy a day pass or year pass. No ticket no entry.

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Sigiria Forest

“A loop through the less-visited area of the greater Karura Forest. ”

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14.7

80%

5,690' 1,734 m

5,478' 1,670 m

400' 122 m

400' 122 m

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Dogs Leashed

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#2811

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#2,811

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