23.4 miles
Distance
3,289 ft
Climb
-3,297 ft
Descent
2,320 ft
High Point

full indemnity needs to be adhered and agreed to . No Membership or Day pass purchase . no ride . purchase pass via snapscan or on our website www.paarladventuretrails.co.za

What could just be one of the ultimate xco routes . Packed with features and single track . You make use of a number of trails so Route markers are not all the same .
Follow the Orange arrows from the start . Once through the reserve booms , follow the grey with small sign directing you to spice route . turn down to spice route and then follow the red arrows all the way down and into the Diamant Forest . Once in the forest follow the orange arrows again to get back to the start

Detailed Description
Granite Grinder (Official PT) is a 23 mile popular intermediate route located near Paarl. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 28 trails. This route climbs 3,289 ft with a max elevation of 2,320 ft then descends -3,297 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Trials
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    55
More Stats for Granite Grinder (Official PT) mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 41 min
  • Altitude change
    -9 ft
  • Altitude min
    479 ft
  • Altitude start
    488 ft
  • Altitude end
    479 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -76.9%
  • Grade min
    46.3%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    10 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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The Advocate
Aug 3, 2023 @ 9:07am
Aug 3, 2023
Absolutely amazing trails. INcredibly well maintained - thank you!
Rockhopper
Aug 3, 2023 @ 9:07am
Aug 3, 2023
Absolutely amazing trails. INcredibly well maintained - thank you!
Skillie
Aug 3, 2023 @ 9:07am
Aug 3, 2023
Absolutely amazing trails. INcredibly well maintained - thank you!
CBC Drop Zone
Apr 7, 2023 @ 5:24pm
Apr 7, 2023
Trails just getting better and better! Pick up your pass and come enjoy!
Diamant Rush 1
Apr 7, 2023 @ 5:24pm
Apr 7, 2023
Trails just getting better and better! Pick up your pass and come enjoy!
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