more stats
1,995 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:02:27
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
1,662 ft
Altitude min
1,683 ft
Altitude max
1,683 ft
Altitude start
1,667 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
364 ft
Distance climb
712 ft
Distance down
919 ft
Distance flat
00:02:27
Avg time

Forest Twist Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grabouw Forest
    Grabouw
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83263 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107813 in E-Biking
    • #350736 in Trail Running
    • #136790 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,039 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,803 in E-Biking
    • #5,268 in Trail Running
    • #1,937 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Trail\'s End Adventures

Short trail in pine forest with tight turns and lots of rock sandstone features.

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Family friendlyTight and twisty

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  • 10 rides
  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • 77 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Forest Twist Trail Reports

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Nov 23, 2020 @ 8:22pm
Nov 23, 2020
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Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Forest Twist located?
      Forest Twist is located in Grabouw Forest, Grabouw, South Africa. It is part of the Grabouw Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.13125, 18.95787.
      ▼ How hard is Forest Twist?
      Forest Twist is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forest Twist?
      Forest Twist has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,662 ft to 1,683 ft.
      ▼ Is Forest Twist a point to point trail?
      Forest Twist is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Forest Twist?
      Forest Twist is 1,995 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forest Twist?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Forest Twist. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Forest Twist? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forest Twist are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Forest Twist?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Forest Twist. The trail is 1,995 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Forest Twist?
      Forest Twist is a very popular trail. There have been 426 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 419 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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