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4.9 miles
Distance
506 ft
Climb
-409 ft
Descent
00:47:16
Avg time
89 ft
Altitude change
1,806 ft
Altitude min
2,051 ft
Altitude max
1,819 ft
Altitude start
1,909 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-13.3%
Grade max
28.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,589 ft
Distance flat
00:47:16
Avg time

Eselfontein Dam Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Eselfontein
    Ceres
  • AKA
    Liason
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86428 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117403 in E-Biking
    • #118708 in Trail Running
    • #343842 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,075 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,123 in E-Biking
    • #2,194 in Trail Running
    • #4,511 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Eselfontein Farm

Done on its own this will feel easy but after 40km it can be quite challenging. This lovely wide trail alternates between rocks and sandy sections as it meanders around the lower slopes of the Hex River mountains passing two dams.

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Sep 23, 2025 @ 11:50am (Africa/Johannesburg)
Sep 23, 2025
Mar 18, 2021 @ 7:51pm
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Eselfontein Route C - 14 Miles Featured
      14 miles • 1,034 ft • 24 • Loop •
      The Eselfontein Route C is a moderately easy Route which includes some awesome mixed and singletrack...
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      20 miles • 1,865 ft • 7 • Out & Back •
      This Route was incorrectly mapped as a trail. The "Trail was deleted and the GPX added here as a Route.
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      21 miles • 3,528 ft • 2 • Loop • Race •
      A flippen' hard enduro with raw, rocky and blind riding with stages
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Eselfontein Dam Loop located?
      Eselfontein Dam Loop is located in Eselfontein, Ceres, South Africa. It is part of the Eselfontein trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.40895, 19.44898.
      ▼ How hard is Eselfontein Dam Loop?
      Eselfontein Dam Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Eselfontein Dam Loop?
      Eselfontein Dam Loop has 506 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 409 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,806 ft to 2,051 ft.
      ▼ Is Eselfontein Dam Loop a point to point trail?
      Eselfontein Dam Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Eselfontein Dam Loop?
      Eselfontein Dam Loop is 4.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Eselfontein Dam Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Eselfontein Dam Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Eselfontein Dam Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Eselfontein Dam Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Eselfontein Dam Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to ride Eselfontein Dam Loop. The trail is 4.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Eselfontein Dam Loop?
      Eselfontein Dam Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 190 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 183 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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