more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-661 ft
Descent
00:12:54
Avg time
-573 ft
Altitude change
580 ft
Altitude min
1,198 ft
Altitude max
1,153 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
-9.4%
Grade
-47.7%
Grade max
30.7%
Grade min
1,066 ft
Distance climb
4,436 ft
Distance down
561 ft
Distance flat
00:12:54
Avg time

Queens Blockhouse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Table Mountain National Park
    Cape Town
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #272969 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #146706 in Trail Running
    • #321593 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,758 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,507 in Trail Running
    • #4,172 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    South African National Parks

This trail is a descent only technical trail that traverses easy terrain before it passes the Queen's Blockhouse at which point it becomes extremely steep and tricky to negotiate, hence its black grade. This trail is unsanctioned. Ride it at your own risk.

Access Info

From the Tafelberg Jeep Track, the trail traverses North for a bit before dropping steeply down past the ruins of the Queen's Blockhouse.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

This trail is unsanctioned and is ridden at your own risk.

Tags
Historic site

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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Queens Blockhouse Trail Reports

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Feb 13, 2026 @ 6:59pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Feb 13, 2026
 upper section until queen's Bock house and onwards to the road in good condition, maintained by friends of table mountain, lower section...
Feb 2, 2021 @ 5:54am
Feb 2, 2021
 Major erosion (major ruts due to erosion) on some parts. Bit overgrown, but not bad. Would be a great trail if it were sanctioned and cleaned up...
Nov 4, 2020 @ 6:11am
Nov 4, 2020
 reporter all clear
Oct 16, 2020 @ 11:47pm
Oct 16, 2020
Mar 25, 2020 @ 4:06am
Mar 25, 2020
 reporter Closed due to Corona Virus
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Queens Blockhouse located?
      Queens Blockhouse is located in Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town, South Africa. It is part of the Table Mountain National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.94844, 18.44834.
      ▼ How hard is Queens Blockhouse?
      Queens Blockhouse is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Queens Blockhouse?
      Queens Blockhouse has 88 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 661 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 580 ft to 1,198 ft.
      ▼ Is Queens Blockhouse a point to point trail?
      Queens Blockhouse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Queens Blockhouse?
      Queens Blockhouse is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Queens Blockhouse?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Queens Blockhouse. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Queens Blockhouse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Queens Blockhouse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Queens Blockhouse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Queens Blockhouse. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Queens Blockhouse?
      Queens Blockhouse is a moderately popular trail. There have been 216 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 225 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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