more stats
1,506 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:01:41
Avg time
-41 ft
Altitude change
591 ft
Altitude min
642 ft
Altitude max
642 ft
Altitude start
600 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
138 ft
Distance climb
866 ft
Distance down
502 ft
Distance flat
00:01:41
Avg time

Kale Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MTO Cairnbrogie
    Plettenberg Bay
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #5663 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18814 in E-Biking
    • #131129 in Trail Running
    • #336902 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #43 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #252 in E-Biking
    • #2,352 in Trail Running
    • #4,359 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    MTO Group

Part of the lettuce family. Kale connects Lettuce to Ajuga

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 106 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Kale Trail Reports

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Mar 8, 2024 @ 12:34am
Mar 8, 2024
 Great uphill
Jun 14, 2023 @ 7:16am
Jun 14, 2023
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on Mar 8, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kale located?
      Kale is located in MTO Cairnbrogie, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Cairnbrogie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.07854, 23.25878.
      ▼ How hard is Kale?
      Kale is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kale?
      Kale has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 591 ft to 642 ft.
      ▼ How long is Kale?
      Kale is 1,506 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kale?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kale. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Kale? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kale are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kale?
      The estimated time to ride Kale is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,506 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Kale?
      Kale is a very popular trail. There have been 545 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 588 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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