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K2N: Stage One
Trail
29.8 mile
47.9 kilometer
loop
0% Singletrack
Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
5,021'
1,530 m
Descent: -5,023' -1,531 m
High: 12,278' 3,742 m
Low: 7,393' 2,253 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 6% (4°)
Max Grade: 14% (8°)
Dogs
No Dogs
Unknown
“Climb to 12,600 feet on Mount Kilimanjaro via a rescue road—incredible views, a challenging climb, and a fast descent.”
— Brett Harrison
Official Details: k2nstage.com
Race - Jun 1, 2020
Electric Mountain Bikes Unknown
Features -none-
Special permission needed to access Kilimanjaro National Park.
Overview
A challenging climb to high altitude on a relatively well groomed rescue road for Day One of the K2N.
The 2018 K2N MTB Stage Race consisted of an up and down via this rescue road (1st of 4 days in the stage race), and the 2019 version of the same race will likely consist of this climb, followed by a singletrack downhill return.
The 2018 K2N MTB Stage Race consisted of an up and down via this rescue road (1st of 4 days in the stage race), and the 2019 version of the same race will likely consist of this climb, followed by a singletrack downhill return.
Need to Know
This route is NOT open to the public without special permission from Kilimanjaro National Park. Also, the course can not be closed and may have other traffic.
Description
It's pretty straightforward. Climb continually until you reach the Morum Shelters, at which point the road makes a left turn and levels out just a bit. Continue climbing until you reach the Shira helipad.
Riders will experience absolutely incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro, not to mention climbing through several ecological zones. The route follows a rescue road used for injured or sick Kilimanjaro climbers. This route is NOT open to the public without special permission from Kilimanjaro National Park. Also, the course can not be closed and may have other traffic.
Riders will experience absolutely incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro, not to mention climbing through several ecological zones. The route follows a rescue road used for injured or sick Kilimanjaro climbers. This route is NOT open to the public without special permission from Kilimanjaro National Park. Also, the course can not be closed and may have other traffic.
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