more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-114 ft
Descent
00:06:42
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
1,184 ft
Altitude min
1,264 ft
Altitude max
1,263 ft
Altitude start
1,240 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
1,759 ft
Distance climb
2,323 ft
Distance down
2,720 ft
Distance flat
00:06:42
Avg time

Cows Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Elgin Valley Trails
    Elgin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75382 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96884 in E-Biking
    • #353380 in Trail Running
    • #363887 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #907 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,460 in E-Biking
    • #5,310 in Trail Running
    • #4,965 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • OSM Way
    #455471442

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AI Generated Description

Cows Trail is a 2 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Elgin. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 28 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 187 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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on Mar 21, 2024
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cows Trail located?
      Cows Trail is located in Elgin Valley Trails, Elgin, South Africa. It is part of the Elgin Valley Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.1586, 19.07571.
      ▼ How hard is Cows Trail?
      Cows Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cows Trail?
      Cows Trail has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 114 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,184 ft to 1,264 ft.
      ▼ Is Cows Trail a point to point trail?
      Yes, Cows Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cows Trail?
      Cows Trail is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cows Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cows Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Cows Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cows Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cows Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Cows Trail. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cows Trail?
      Cows Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 906 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 883 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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