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1.6 miles
Distance
245 ft
Climb
-654 ft
Descent
00:12:54
Avg time
-409 ft
Altitude change
539 ft
Altitude min
949 ft
Altitude max
949 ft
Altitude start
541 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-45.3%
Grade max
45.4%
Grade min
2,113 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:12:54
Avg time

Pill Boxes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lion's Head & Signal Hill
    Cape Town
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #376547 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #217887 in Trail Running
    • #210512 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,902 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #3,535 in Trail Running
    • #2,952 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    SANParks

Old access path from Signal Hill saddle down to pill boxes/bunkers, with some narrow singletrack with exposure, with a small portage up to the bunkers themselves. Continues on to a beautiful traverse along to the Noon Gun, and around to August Road in upper Bo-Kaap.

Access Info

SANParks permit required

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Exposure

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pill Boxes located?
      Pill Boxes is located in Lion's Head & Signal Hill, Cape Town, South Africa. It is part of the Lion's Head & Signal Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.92377, 18.39711.
      ▼ How hard is Pill Boxes?
      Pill Boxes is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pill Boxes?
      Pill Boxes has 245 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 654 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 539 ft to 949 ft.
      ▼ Is Pill Boxes a point to point trail?
      Pill Boxes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pill Boxes?
      Pill Boxes is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pill Boxes?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pill Boxes. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Pill Boxes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pill Boxes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pill Boxes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Pill Boxes. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pill Boxes?
      Pill Boxes is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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