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4,465 ft
Distance
173 ft
Climb
-785 ft
Descent
00:54:23
Avg time
-612 ft
Altitude change
975 ft
Altitude min
1,587 ft
Altitude max
1,587 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
-13.7%
Grade
-72.9%
Grade max
50.7%
Grade min
709 ft
Distance climb
3,757 ft
Distance down
00:54:23
Avg time

CFT 8 Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Table Mountain National Park
    Cape Town
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Hiking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #90916 in Hiking [+]
    • #82975 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    South African National Parks

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CFT 8 is a 1 km blue difficulty wilderness trail trail located near Cape Town. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 54 minutes to complete this trail.

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Jun 15, 2026 @ 8:09am (Africa/Johannesburg)
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      #Gone2Gone July 2021 Challenge
      11 miles • 3,152 ft • 3 • Loop •
      Start at Gone. Outdoor Supply Co. Follow the route and end at Gone. Outdoor Supply Co.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is CFT 8 located?
      CFT 8 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 -33.99838, 18.4162.
      ▼ How hard is CFT 8?
      CFT 8 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for CFT 8?
      CFT 8 has 173 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 785 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 975 ft to 1,587 ft.
      ▼ Is CFT 8 a point to point trail?
      CFT 8 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is CFT 8?
      CFT 8 is 4,465 ft long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on CFT 8?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on CFT 8. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access CFT 8? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to CFT 8 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike CFT 8?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to hike CFT 8. The trail is 4,465 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is CFT 8?
      CFT 8 is a very popular trail. There have been 119 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 115 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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