more stats
968 ft
Distance
265 ft
Climb
00:07:24
Avg time
265 ft
Altitude change
1,178 ft
Altitude min
1,443 ft
Altitude max
1,178 ft
Altitude start
1,444 ft
Altitude end
27.3%
Grade
4.8%
Grade max
43.9%
Grade min
968 ft
Distance climb
00:07:24
Avg time

Blockhouse Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Table Mountain National Park
    Cape Town
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #218457 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104618 in E-Biking
    • #63120 in Trail Running
    • #148651 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,956 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,734 in E-Biking
    • #1,412 in Trail Running
    • #2,012 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    South African National Parks

No community description for Blockhouse Trail trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Blockhouse Trail is a 295 m popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Cape Town. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 81 m black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 219 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on Feb 13, 2026
Dry
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (2,397)
close
      Directions to blockhouse-trail trailhead (-33.949850, 18.452510)
      View on Discover Map 3D Tour

      Photos

      12 more »
      mtb
      64 |
      Jul 7, 2025 @ 2:46pm
      Jul 7, 2025
      mtb
      40 |
      Jul 7, 2025 @ 2:46pm
      Jul 7, 2025
      mtb
      47 |
      Jul 7, 2025 @ 2:46pm
      Jul 7, 2025
      mtb
      45 |
      Jul 7, 2025 @ 2:46pm
      Jul 7, 2025
      Views 3Historic site 2

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Blockhouse Trail yet, add a video.

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Table Mountain National Park

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blockhouse Trail located?
      Blockhouse Trail is located in Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town, South Africa. It is part of the Table Mountain National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.94985, 18.45251.
      ▼ How hard is Blockhouse Trail?
      Blockhouse Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 27.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blockhouse Trail?
      Blockhouse Trail has 265 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,178 ft to 1,443 ft.
      ▼ Is Blockhouse Trail a point to point trail?
      Blockhouse Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blockhouse Trail?
      Blockhouse Trail is 968 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blockhouse Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Blockhouse Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Blockhouse Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blockhouse Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blockhouse Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Blockhouse Trail. The trail is 968 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blockhouse Trail?
      Blockhouse Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 2,053 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,397 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.