9.4 miles
Distance
758 ft
Climb
-743 ft
Descent
964 ft
High Point

Easy riding until you hit the climb to the hilltop, where a bit of effort is required to get up the switchbacks. The 180 degree views of Table Mountain to the South and Perdeberg to the North on the way compensate for the work.

Detailed Description
Capaia: Red Route (15km) is a 9 mile popular intermediate route located near Philadelphia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 24 trails. This route climbs 758 ft with a max elevation of 964 ft then descends -743 ft.
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Route Sections

1 Timed Section
  • 9 miles distance
  • 758 ft climb
  • -743 ft descent

Trails in Route

Capaia 502453 ft
Capaia 2024,177 ft
Capaia 2014,065 ft
Capaia 201k568 ft
Capaia 8003 miles
Capaia 2072,733 ft
Capaia 509919 ft
Capaia 508535 ft
Capaia 302446 ft
Capaia 2024,160 ft
Capaia 2013,740 ft
Capaia 202e5,105 ft
Capaia 3013,179 ft
Capaia 2041,503 ft
Capaia 3041,145 ft
Capaia 506174 ft
Capaia 6001,473 ft
Capaia 6111 mile
Capaia 6091,335 ft
Capaia 6121,801 ft
Capaia 6131,686 ft
Capaia 4004,065 ft
Capaia 500a1,391 ft

Details

  • Riding area
    Capaia Wine Estate MTB Trails
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    6
More Stats for Capaia: Red Route (15km) mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 16 min
  • Altitude min
    525 ft
  • Altitude start
    525 ft
  • Altitude end
    541 ft
  • Grade max
    -32.1%
  • Grade min
    29.7%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Capaia 613
Feb 20, 2021 @ 9:09pm
Feb 20, 2021
General trail note: Signage needs some attention
Capaia 800
Feb 20, 2021 @ 9:09pm
Feb 20, 2021
General trail note: Signage needs some attention
Capaia 400
Feb 20, 2021 @ 9:09pm
Feb 20, 2021
General trail note: Signage needs some attention
Capaia 500a
Feb 20, 2021 @ 9:09pm
Feb 20, 2021
General trail note: Signage needs some attention
Capaia 508
Feb 20, 2021 @ 9:09pm
Feb 20, 2021
General trail note: Signage needs some attention
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