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5,246 ft
Distance
135 ft
Climb
-387 ft
Descent
00:04:24
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
00:04:24
Avg time

Old Coot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MTO Cairnbrogie
    Plettenberg Bay
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1743 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #310149 in Trail Running
    • #115554 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #4,652 in Trail Running
    • #1,746 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    MTO Group

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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BermsFlowy
Local Trail Association

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  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 203 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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on Jun 26, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Old Coot?
      Old Coot is 5,246 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Coot?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Old Coot. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Old Coot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Coot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Coot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Old Coot. The trail is 5,246 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Coot?
      Old Coot is a very popular trail. There have been 985 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,030 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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