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1.9 miles
Distance
719 ft
Climb
-98 ft
Descent
1,692 ft
High Point
623 ft
Altitude change
1,010 ft
Altitude min
1,016 ft
Altitude start
1,640 ft
Altitude end
6.1%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
45.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,559 ft
Distance down
1,040 ft
Distance flat

Cairn Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thornhill
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #10519 in Hiking [+]
    • #158371 in Trail Running
  • National Ranking
    #182 in Hiking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,578 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2019

The Cairn Loop hike takes hikers up and out through a valley and then joins the Trig Beacon trail. Hikers also have the option to hike down the Spring Valley trails and back to the starting point.

Disclaimer

A 3Rivers Trails Permit is required to access this route. See the 3 Rivers Trails website for permit details.

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Local Trail Association

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  • 9 miles average
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cairn Loop located?
      Cairn Loop is located in Thornhill, South Africa. It is part of the Thornhill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.87692, 25.17903.
      ▼ How hard is Cairn Loop?
      Cairn Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cairn Loop?
      Cairn Loop has 719 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,010 ft to 1,692 ft.
      ▼ Is Cairn Loop a point to point trail?
      Cairn Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cairn Loop?
      Cairn Loop is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cairn Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cairn Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Cairn Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cairn Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Cairn Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 60 minutes to hike Cairn Loop. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cairn Loop?
      Cairn Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 33 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 33 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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