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653 ft
Distance
-11 ft
Descent
00:05:07
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
757 ft
Altitude min
769 ft
Altitude max
769 ft
Altitude start
758 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-4.2%
Grade max
410 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:05:07
Avg time

Lower dam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paarl Trails
    Paarl
  • Ref Number
    #011
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #184206 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25192 in E-Biking
    • #147208 in Trail Running
    • #144673 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Pump Track
  • Land Owner
    Darren Herbst

traverse around the lower dam , along the bottom vines and under the bridge before you head up your 1st switchback climb

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Nov 24, 2023 @ 1:07am
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Jan 28, 2023 @ 3:06pm
Jan 28, 2023
 Trails open, plz buy your annual pass and come ride!
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        Directions to lower-dam trailhead (-33.685750, 18.931800)

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        Routes with this trail

        1
        30 May winter Warmer Outride 35km
        21 miles • 2,329 ft • 14 • Loop •
        Come join the fun at our Annual Winter Warmer Outride on 30 May! Whether you ride road, gravel, or MTB,...
        Yellow Rhebokskloof - @paarltrails
        4,829 ft • 83 ft • 3 •
        A Custom Route put together by the Paarl Trails Team . this route may not be marked and in some cases will...
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        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 Lower dam

        ▼ Where is Lower dam located?
        Lower dam is located in Paarl Trails, Paarl, South Africa. It is part of the Paarl Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.68575, 18.9318.
        ▼ How hard is Lower dam?
        Lower dam is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower dam?
        The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 757 ft to 769 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower dam a point to point trail?
        Yes, Lower dam is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower dam?
        Lower dam is 653 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower dam?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lower dam. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower dam?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower dam are:
        • February (5 activities)
        • January (3 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Lower dam? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower dam are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower dam?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lower dam. The trail is 653 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower dam?
        Lower dam is a very popular trail. There have been 509 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 605 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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