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1.7 miles
Distance
247 ft
Climb
-249 ft
Descent
00:12:08
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
818 ft
Altitude min
1,027 ft
Altitude max
820 ft
Altitude start
817 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-29.4%
Grade max
32.9%
Grade min
3,166 ft
Distance climb
3,632 ft
Distance down
1,988 ft
Distance flat
00:12:08
Avg time

Canary Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MTO Jonkershoek
    Stellenbosch
  • AKA
    Old Lower Canary
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119414 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94041 in E-Biking
    • #134074 in Trail Running
    • #127779 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2005
  • Land Owner
    MTO Group

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AI Generated Description

Canary Loop is a 3 km less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Stellenbosch. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 75 m blue climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Canary Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 15, 2025 @ 2:54am
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025 @ 2:54am
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025 @ 2:53am
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025 @ 2:40am
Apr 15, 2025
 Very overgrown and not really rideable beyond up/down sign.
Oct 11, 2023 @ 9:41am
Oct 11, 2023
 Ruts and slightly overgrown
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on Apr 15, 2025
Wet
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to canary-loop trailhead (-33.969440, 18.935440)
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      Jun 7, 2017 @ 4:47am
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      3.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★ 33%
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      1 Review & Comments

      gusquovadis
      This trail is not rideble. Totally neglected and overgrown, can't even see where you going. Stay away!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Canary Loop located?
      Canary Loop is located in MTO Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Jonkershoek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.96944, 18.93544.
      ▼ How hard is Canary Loop?
      Canary Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Canary Loop?
      Canary Loop has 247 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 249 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 818 ft to 1,027 ft.
      ▼ Is Canary Loop a point to point trail?
      Canary Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Canary Loop?
      Canary Loop is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Canary Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Canary Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Canary Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Canary Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Canary Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Canary Loop. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Canary Loop?
      Canary Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 261 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 354 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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