HATTA MTB
TRAILS
The Hatta MTB Centre comprises more than 50km of trails and is constantly growing. The trails are divided into different grades of routes to accommodate every level and experience of a rider: GREEN - for beginners, BLUE for intermediate, RED for experienced, and finally BLACK for very skilled & experienced riders.
Click on the image below for a larger view of the current trail map or DOWNLOAD it for a PDF copy. We update the map as we open new sections of the trail.
WHICH TRAIL IS FOR ME?
Green grade trails are suitable for
Beginners or novice cyclists.
Bike required
Most bikes and mountain bike hybrids are suitable.
Trail and surface types
These will be relatively flat and wide. Trail surface might be loose, uneven or sandy at times. Might include short flowing singletrack-style sections. Some green routes can take trailers.
Gradients and technical trail features:
Climbs and descents are mostly shallow. No challenging features.
Suggested fitness level:
Suitable for most people in good health.
Blue grade trails are suitable for
Intermediate cyclists or mountain bikers with basic off-road riding skills.
Bike required
Basic mountain bike or mountain bike hybrid.
Trail and surface types
As for 'green', plus specially constructed singletrack trails. Trail surface might include small obstacles of rock.
Gradients and technical trail features:
Most gradients are moderate but might include short steep sections. Includes small technical trail features (such as a loose surface and rock).
Suggested fitness level:
A good standard of fitness can help.
Red grade trails are suitable for
Proficient mountain bikers with good off-roading skills.
Bike required
Quality off-road mountain bikes.
Trail and surface types
Steeper and tougher, mostly singletrack with technical sections. Expect very variable surface types.
Gradients and technical trail features:
A wide range of climbs and descents of a challenging nature will be present. Expect boardwalks, berms, large rocks, medium steps, drop-offs, cambers and wadi crossings.
Suggested fitness level:
A higher level of fitness and stamina is required.
Black grade trails are suitable for
Expert mountain bike users, used to physically demanding routes.
Bike required
A good quality off-road mountain bike is needed.
Trail and surface types
As for 'red', but with an expectation of greater challenge and continuous difficulty. Can include any useable trail and might include exposed open hill sections. Gradients and technical trail features: Expect large, committing and unavoidable technical trail features. Sections will be challenging and variable. Might also have 'downhill' style sections.
Suggested fitness level:
Suitable for very active people used to prolonged effort.
