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Magadi Road Ride: Rongai to Corner Baridi and Olepolos
A popular weekend road ride for Nairobi cyclists: from Rongai through Kiserian, up the climb to Corner Baridi on the shoulder of the Ngong Hills, then down the Magadi Road towards Olepolos, a well-known nyama choma (roast meat) stop with views over the Rift Valley.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 19 km one way. The descent past Corner Baridi is exposed to strong crosswinds; ride with care and watch for matatus. Ride early to avoid traffic and heat, and arrange transport back or be ready to climb the hill.
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-1.3964, 36.7445
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Climb to Corner Baridi
- Look over the Rift Valley from the viewpoint
- Descend towards Olepolos
- Eat nyama choma at Olepolos
- Join an organised group ride from Nairobi
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+326 m
Total Descent
-291 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
32.6
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.22
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
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Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 36.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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