more stats
482 ft
Distance
-34 ft
Descent
00:00:54
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
671 ft
Altitude min
705 ft
Altitude max
705 ft
Altitude start
673 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
-4%
Grade min
453 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:00:54
Avg time

Die Harker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saasveld
    George
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43985 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57749 in Trail Running
    • #111390 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #559 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,319 in Trail Running
    • #1,702 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Nelson Mandela University, George Municipality, MTO Forestry

Short trail in Indigenous forest. Connects Die Hark and Bosvarkland.

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BridgesFaint trailSkinnies
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

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  • 18.5 km avg distance
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  • 38 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Die Harker Trail Reports

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on Nov 14, 2025
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      Directions to die-harker trailhead (-33.956850, 22.525580)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Die Harker located?
      Die Harker is located in Saasveld, George, South Africa. It is part of the Saasveld trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.95685, 22.52558.
      ▼ How hard is Die Harker?
      Die Harker is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Die Harker?
      The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 671 ft to 705 ft.
      ▼ Is Die Harker a point to point trail?
      Die Harker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Die Harker?
      Die Harker is 482 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Die Harker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Die Harker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Die Harker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Die Harker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Die Harker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Die Harker. The trail is 482 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Die Harker?
      Die Harker is a very popular trail. There have been 1,353 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,263 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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