more stats
3,202 ft
Distance
159 ft
Climb
-192 ft
Descent
00:06:21
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
724 ft
Altitude min
865 ft
Altitude max
759 ft
Altitude start
725 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-21.7%
Grade max
24.1%
Grade min
1,040 ft
Distance climb
2,021 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:06:21
Avg time

Dam Exit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Table Mountain National Park
    Cape Town
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #147670 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98906 in E-Biking
    • #62856 in Trail Running
    • #113474 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,730 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,527 in E-Biking
    • #1,409 in Trail Running
    • #1,726 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    South African National Parks

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AI Generated Description

Dam Exit is a 976 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cape Town. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 49 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Oct 5, 2025 @ 3:42pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Oct 5, 2025
Nov 4, 2020 @ 6:11am
Nov 4, 2020
 reporter all clear
Jun 27, 2020 @ 10:52pm
Jun 27, 2020
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Mar 25, 2020 @ 4:06am
Mar 25, 2020
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Mar 25, 2020 @ 4:03am
Mar 25, 2020
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on Oct 5, 2025
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dam Exit located?
      Dam Exit 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 -33.94974, 18.4182.
      ▼ How hard is Dam Exit?
      Dam Exit is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dam Exit?
      Dam Exit has 159 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 192 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 724 ft to 865 ft.
      ▼ Is Dam Exit a point to point trail?
      Dam Exit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dam Exit?
      Dam Exit is 3,202 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dam Exit?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dam Exit. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Dam Exit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dam Exit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dam Exit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Dam Exit. The trail is 3,202 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dam Exit?
      Dam Exit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,379 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,337 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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