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502 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
00:00:30
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
1,017 ft
Altitude min
1,027 ft
Altitude max
1,017 ft
Altitude start
1,027 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
0.4%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
430 ft
Distance climb
72 ft
Distance flat
00:00:30
Avg time

link back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paarl Trails
    Paarl
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #167447 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42270 in E-Biking
    • #200279 in Trail Running
    • #208962 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Darren Herbst

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Link back is a 153 m popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Paarl. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 21 miles avg distance
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Jan 28, 2023 @ 3:06pm
Jan 28, 2023
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Dec 28, 2022 @ 1:08pm
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        Directions to link-back trailhead (-33.681050, 18.924360)

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        Routes with this trail

        1
        10km Run/Hike Rhebokskloof - Paarl Trails*
        7 miles • 1,115 ft • 14 •
        a Trail Running / Hiking route that showcases the venue . be aware of slippery surfaces and wild animals ....
        2
        10km Hike/ Trail Run Rhebokskloof - (www.Paarltrails.com)
        6 miles • 894 ft • 13 • Loop •
        A 10km Hiking and Trail Running Route . Marked . Please be aware that there are technical sections and...
        2
        20km Blue, Rhebokskloof (www.PaarlTrails.com)
        12 miles • 1,755 ft • 45 • Loop •
        the Blue 20km route is all marked with blue arrows from the start at the main parking lot and back to the...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About link back

        ▼ Where is link back located?
        link back is located in Paarl Trails, Paarl, South Africa. It is part of the Paarl Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.68105, 18.92436.
        ▼ How hard is link back?
        link back is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for link back?
        link back has 9 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,017 ft to 1,027 ft.
        ▼ Is link back a point to point trail?
        link back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is link back?
        link back is 502 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on link back?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on link back. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride link back?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride link back are:
        • August (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access link back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to link back are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride link back?
        The estimated time to ride link back is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 502 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is link back?
        link back is a very popular trail. There have been 376 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 451 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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