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1.6 miles
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-406 ft
Descent
00:13:33
Avg time
-156 ft
Altitude change
490 ft
Altitude min
807 ft
Altitude max
728 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-30.4%
Grade max
34.2%
Grade min
2,785 ft
Distance climb
3,504 ft
Distance down
2,021 ft
Distance flat
00:13:33
Avg time

Ernie Els Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    R44 East - Helderberg Mountain
    Raithby
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #200554 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43394 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,618 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #681 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Winelands Cycling Club

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AI Generated Description

Ernie Els Loop is a 3 km popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Raithby. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 76 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

Disclaimer

Please note that the MTB trails are marshalled. Only riders with valid, displayed bike boards or day permits can use the club's trails. Cycling is permitted on marked trails only and in the direction indicated on the maps and trail signage.

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Family friendly

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 272 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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      Aug 2, 2024 @ 11:42am
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      May 31, 2025 @ 7:01am
      May 31, 2025

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      Routes with this trail

      2
      ebike route
      22 miles • 1,826 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Easy route and beginners are welcome. Can link more single track to it for more advanced riders

      1 Review & Comments

      Jxroussel Jxroussel
      Super fun trail with some great slabs at the bottom

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      Nearby Trails

      R44 East - Helderberg Mountain

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ernie Els Loop located?
      Ernie Els Loop is located in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain, Raithby, South Africa. It is part of the R44 East - Helderberg Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.0145, 18.85326.
      ▼ How hard is Ernie Els Loop?
      Ernie Els Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ernie Els Loop?
      Ernie Els Loop has 250 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 406 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 490 ft to 807 ft.
      ▼ How long is Ernie Els Loop?
      Ernie Els Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ernie Els Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ernie Els Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ernie Els Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ernie Els Loop are:
      • October (30 activities)
      • February (27 activities)
      • January (24 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Ernie Els Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ernie Els Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ernie Els Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Ernie Els Loop. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ernie Els Loop?
      Ernie Els Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,556 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,574 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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