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2.4 miles
Distance
419 ft
Climb
-224 ft
Descent
00:17:32
Avg time
195 ft
Altitude change
1,656 ft
Altitude min
1,955 ft
Altitude max
1,723 ft
Altitude start
1,919 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-12.2%
Grade max
20.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
5,082 ft
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:17:32
Avg time

Bethal Dam Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paarl Trails
    Paarl
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #7744 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30477 in E-Biking
    • #60335 in Trail Running
    • #346484 in Hiking
    • #3054 in Adaptive Biking
    • #17495 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #69 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #484 in E-Biking
    • #1,361 in Trail Running
    • #4,568 in Hiking
    • #19 in Adaptive Biking
    • #186 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Darren Herbst

Great Jeep track Loop around Bethal dam

Access Info

www.paarladventuretrails.co.za

Disclaimer

www.paarladventuretrails.co.za , indemnity applies , use at own risk

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  • 32 miles avg distance
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  • 58 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bethal Dam Loop located?
      Bethal Dam Loop is located in Paarl Trails, Paarl, South Africa. It is part of the Paarl Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.72626, 18.93629.
      ▼ How hard is Bethal Dam Loop?
      Bethal Dam Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bethal Dam Loop?
      Bethal Dam Loop has 419 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,656 ft to 1,955 ft.
      ▼ Is Bethal Dam Loop a point to point trail?
      Bethal Dam Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bethal Dam Loop?
      Bethal Dam Loop is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bethal Dam Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bethal Dam Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bethal Dam Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bethal Dam Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bethal Dam Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Bethal Dam Loop. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bethal Dam Loop?
      Bethal Dam Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 408 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 419 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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