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5,246 ft
Distance
135 ft
Climb
-387 ft
Descent
00:05:01
Avg time
-254 ft
Altitude change
598 ft
Altitude min
908 ft
Altitude max
852 ft
Altitude start
597 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-34.3%
Grade max
40.9%
Grade min
1,014 ft
Distance climb
3,383 ft
Distance down
807 ft
Distance flat
00:05:01
Avg time
Old Coot Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMTO Cairnbrogie
Plettenberg Bay -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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A 1.6 km flow trail with a few short climbs. A few berms here and there with a nice easy slope.
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- 20 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 26, 2026
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Directions to old-coot trailhead
(-34.072570, 23.243190)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Coot
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Where is Old Coot located?
Old Coot is located in MTO Cairnbrogie, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Cairnbrogie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.07257, 23.24319.
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How hard is Old Coot?
Old Coot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Old Coot?
Old Coot has 135 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 387 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 598 ft to 908 ft.
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How long is Old Coot?
Old Coot is 5,246 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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