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1,716 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:01:34
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
1,509 ft
Altitude min
1,601 ft
Altitude max
1,601 ft
Altitude start
1,512 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-24.9%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
259 ft
Distance climb
1,109 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:01:34
Avg time

Gerhard Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grabouw Forest
    Grabouw
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73552 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76340 in E-Biking
    • #83576 in Trail Running
    • #39506 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    Trail\'s End Adventures

Very fast flowing trail with the odd tight turns. The sandy terrain has numerous rocky features. This trail is usually affected by rain in the winter months.

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  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 10, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gerhard Lower

        ▼ Where is Gerhard Lower located?
        Gerhard Lower is located in Grabouw Forest, Grabouw, South Africa. It is part of the Grabouw Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.12517, 19.00145.
        ▼ How hard is Gerhard Lower?
        Gerhard Lower is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gerhard Lower?
        Gerhard Lower has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,509 ft to 1,601 ft.
        ▼ Is Gerhard Lower a point to point trail?
        Gerhard Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Gerhard Lower?
        Gerhard Lower is 1,716 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gerhard Lower?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Gerhard Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gerhard Lower?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gerhard Lower are:
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Gerhard Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gerhard Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Gerhard Lower?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Gerhard Lower. The trail is 1,716 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Gerhard Lower?
        Gerhard Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 269 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 262 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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