more stats
715 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
00:00:59
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
336 ft
Altitude min
358 ft
Altitude max
336 ft
Altitude start
358 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
0.5%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
715 ft
Distance climb
00:00:59
Avg time

Half Retard Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cafe du Jardin / Chicken Farm
    East London
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #425221 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248869 in E-Biking
    • #449431 in Trail Running
    • #453991 in Hiking
    • #47796 in Horseback
    • #49600 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #70855 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,524 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #4,607 in E-Biking
    • #6,486 in Trail Running
    • #6,426 in Hiking
    • #178 in Horseback
    • #438 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #1,020 in Gravel Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018

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Access Info

permit holders time trial route

Tags
Family friendly

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 41 rides
  • Last: Jun 12, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Half Retard located?
      Half Retard is located in Cafe du Jardin / Chicken Farm, East London, South Africa. It is part of the Cafe du Jardin / Chicken Farm trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.93453, 27.92379.
      ▼ How hard is Half Retard?
      Half Retard is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Half Retard?
      Half Retard has 22 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 336 ft to 358 ft.
      ▼ Is Half Retard a point to point trail?
      Yes, Half Retard is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Half Retard?
      Half Retard is 715 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Half Retard?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Half Retard. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Half Retard? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Half Retard are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Half Retard?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Half Retard. The trail is 715 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Half Retard?
      Half Retard is a very popular trail. There have been 206 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 277 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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