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5,049 ft
Distance
231 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:10:29
Avg time
220 ft
Altitude change
1,148 ft
Altitude min
1,376 ft
Altitude max
1,148 ft
Altitude start
1,368 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-4.5%
Grade max
22.7%
Grade min
3,891 ft
Distance climb
902 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:10:29
Avg time

Magwitch Magic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grabouw Forest
    Grabouw
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #183957 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87907 in E-Biking
    • #85929 in Trail Running
    • #94473 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,210 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,215 in E-Biking
    • #1,771 in Trail Running
    • #1,474 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Trail's End Adventures

A good climb to get your heartrate up or a fun flowy descent in the other direction.

Access Info

Permits available at Trail's End Bike Hotel. Elgin Valley Trails permit or Winelands Regional permit mandatory.

Tags
BermsBridgesFlowyRock gardens

Trail Supporters

  • Magwitch Offshore
    Sponsor
  • Stoltz Trails
    Builder
  • Elgin Valley Trails
    Maintainer

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 263 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Magwitch Magic Trail Reports

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Nov 11, 2025 @ 11:27am (Africa/Maseru)
Nov 11, 2025
Apr 3, 2025 @ 5:23pm
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Oct 12, 2023 @ 3:18am
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      Great fun on the descent and a mellow climb on the way up

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Magwitch Magic located?
      Magwitch Magic is located in Grabouw Forest, Grabouw, South Africa. It is part of the Grabouw Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.13738, 19.01296.
      ▼ How hard is Magwitch Magic?
      Magwitch Magic is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Magwitch Magic?
      Magwitch Magic has 231 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,148 ft to 1,376 ft.
      ▼ Is Magwitch Magic a point to point trail?
      Magwitch Magic is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Magwitch Magic?
      Magwitch Magic is 5,049 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Magwitch Magic?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Magwitch Magic. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Magwitch Magic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Magwitch Magic are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Magwitch Magic?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Magwitch Magic. The trail is 5,049 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Magwitch Magic?
      Magwitch Magic is a very popular trail. There have been 824 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 877 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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