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5,049 ft
Distance
231 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:10:18
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
00:10:18
Avg time

Magwitch Magic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grabouw Forest
    Grabouw
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125385 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27389 in E-Biking
    • #40511 in Trail Running
    • #10942 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • 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.

Trail Supporters
  • Magwitch Offshore
    Sponsor
  • Stoltz Trails
    Builder
  • Elgin Valley Trails
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Magwitch Magic

        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?
        The estimated time to ride Magwitch Magic is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 5,049 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        How busy is Magwitch Magic?
        Magwitch Magic is a very popular trail. There have been 753 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 806 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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