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394 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:00:41
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
868 ft
Altitude min
884 ft
Altitude max
874 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
-8.1%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
102 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:00:41
Avg time

Desert Dam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paarl Trails
    Paarl
  • Ref Number
    #012
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #240244 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130688 in E-Biking
    • #345753 in Trail Running
    • #369605 in Hiking
    • #39222 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #54212 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,313 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,434 in E-Biking
    • #5,180 in Trail Running
    • #5,067 in Hiking
    • #343 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #772 in Gravel Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Darren Herbst

a short single around the desert dam before you head up a sharp , punchy climb through the woods

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Desert Dam located?
      Desert Dam is located in Paarl Trails, Paarl, South Africa. It is part of the Paarl Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.69047, 18.93226.
      ▼ How hard is Desert Dam?
      Desert Dam is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Desert Dam?
      Desert Dam has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 868 ft to 884 ft.
      ▼ Is Desert Dam a point to point trail?
      Yes, Desert Dam is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Desert Dam?
      Desert Dam is 394 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Desert Dam?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Desert Dam. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Desert Dam? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Desert Dam are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Desert Dam?
      The estimated time to ride Desert Dam is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 394 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Desert Dam?
      Desert Dam is a moderately popular trail. There have been 169 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 212 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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