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2.6 miles
Distance
155 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
00:11:15
Avg time
59 ft
Altitude change
568 ft
Altitude min
698 ft
Altitude max
568 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
25.6%
Grade min
5,200 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
935 ft
Distance flat
00:11:15
Avg time

back vines Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paarl Trails - Spice Route
    Paarl
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Darren Herbst

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Back vines is a 4 km moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Paarl. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 47 m blue climb. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is back vines located?
      back vines is located in Paarl Trails - Spice Route, Paarl, South Africa. It is part of the Paarl Trails - Spice Route trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.78441, 18.89787.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for back vines?
      back vines has 155 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 568 ft to 698 ft.
      ▼ Is back vines a point to point trail?
      back vines is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is back vines?
      back vines is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on back vines?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on back vines. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride back vines?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride back vines are:
      • March (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access back vines? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to back vines are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride back vines?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride back vines. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is back vines?
      back vines is a moderately popular trail. There have been 50 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 52 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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