more stats
2,759 ft
Distance
-101 ft
Descent
4,869 ft
High Point
-102 ft
Altitude change
4,766 ft
Altitude min
4,869 ft
Altitude start
4,767 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
272 ft
Distance climb
1,923 ft
Distance down
535 ft
Distance flat

Homebound Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Cycle Shed @ Kloofzicht
    Muldersdrift
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #238842 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90375 in E-Biking
    • #67804 in Trail Running
    • #100485 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,287 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,271 in E-Biking
    • #1,486 in Trail Running
    • #1,555 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Land Owner
    Kloofzicht Spa

Trail surface - Hardpacked dirt
Elevation change - downhill with switchbacks

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 28 miles avg distance
All
  • 9 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Homebound Switchbacks located?
      Homebound Switchbacks is located in The Cycle Shed @ Kloofzicht, Muldersdrift, South Africa. It is part of the The Cycle Shed @ Kloofzicht trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -25.9844, 27.82438.
      ▼ How hard is Homebound Switchbacks?
      Homebound Switchbacks is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Homebound Switchbacks?
      The trail has 101 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,766 ft to 4,869 ft.
      ▼ Is Homebound Switchbacks a point to point trail?
      Yes, Homebound Switchbacks is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Homebound Switchbacks?
      Homebound Switchbacks is 2,759 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Homebound Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Homebound Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Homebound Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Homebound Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Homebound Switchbacks?
      Homebound Switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 46 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 49 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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