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3,527 ft
Distance
166 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:07:11
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
1,071 ft
Altitude min
1,199 ft
Altitude max
1,175 ft
Altitude start
1,201 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-28.5%
Grade max
27.9%
Grade min
1,765 ft
Distance climb
1,434 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:07:11
Avg time

Chernobyl Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saasveld
    George
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #113997 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69674 in E-Biking
    • #34952 in Trail Running
    • #62659 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Ladder Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Nelson Mandela University, George Municipality, MTO Forestry

Critical connection between Pepsi Pools area and Witfontein, should you like to stay above the rail track. Could be difficult because of steepness and switchbacks. No wonder there has never been a track here.

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Chernobyl Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 11:30am (Africa/Johannesburg)
Jun 1, 2026
Trees down. Not rideable.
Jun 8, 2025 @ 9:49am
Jun 8, 2025
Jun 18, 2023 @ 1:16am
Jun 18, 2023
Some downed trees on trail
Aug 30, 2022 @ 12:19pm
Aug 30, 2022
reporter Windfalls removed, Bridge was rebuilt and trail is clean and fast
Jun 17, 2021 @ 6:02am
Jun 17, 2021
reporter Windfalls removed every second month since the fires of October 2018. Sturdy drain lines added and trail widened on steep sections in May 2021.
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        Directions to chernobyl trailhead (-33.934350, 22.483760)

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        2 Reviews & Comments

        Peerless Peerless
        Trail is open again. Moved trail to the new Bridge 2. See last photo
        Peerless Peerless
        Trail closed. Tree falls from the fires of 29-10-2019. most of the east bridge is gone after the fire. Western bridge has minor damage.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chernobyl

        Where is Chernobyl located?
        Chernobyl is located in Saasveld, George, South Africa. It is part of the Saasveld trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.93435, 22.48376.
        How hard is Chernobyl?
        Chernobyl is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
        What is the elevation gain for Chernobyl?
        Chernobyl has 166 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,071 ft to 1,199 ft.
        How long is Chernobyl?
        Chernobyl is 3,527 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Chernobyl?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Chernobyl. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Chernobyl?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chernobyl are:
        • January (4 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
        • March (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Chernobyl? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chernobyl are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Chernobyl?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Chernobyl. The trail is 3,527 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Chernobyl?
        Chernobyl is a moderately popular trail. There have been 522 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 530 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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