more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
230 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:10:56
Avg time
187 ft
Altitude change
1,049 ft
Altitude min
1,277 ft
Altitude max
1,049 ft
Altitude start
1,237 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
26.3%
Grade min
3,780 ft
Distance climb
1,129 ft
Distance down
558 ft
Distance flat
00:10:56
Avg time

Red18-Lizard Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #424832 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,504 in Mountain Biking · South Africa
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy

Climbing single track with some steep switchbacks

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 32.2 km average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 40.2 km avg distance
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  • 164 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Aug 2, 2024 @ 11:49am
Aug 2, 2024
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Jul 24, 2024 @ 1:50am
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reporter All trails are closed due to the extreme wet conditions for rider safety and to limit trail damage
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Jul 24, 2024
reporter All trails are closed due to the extreme wet conditions for rider safety and to limit trail damage
Nov 12, 2021 @ 10:43pm
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      Directions to red18lizard trailhead (-33.921610, 18.778530)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red18-Lizard located?
      Red18-Lizard is located in Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.92161, 18.77853.
      ▼ How hard is Red18-Lizard?
      Red18-Lizard is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red18-Lizard?
      Red18-Lizard has 230 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,049 ft to 1,277 ft.
      ▼ Is Red18-Lizard a point to point trail?
      Yes, Red18-Lizard is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red18-Lizard?
      Red18-Lizard is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red18-Lizard?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Red18-Lizard. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Red18-Lizard? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red18-Lizard are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red18-Lizard?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Red18-Lizard. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red18-Lizard?
      Red18-Lizard is a very popular trail. There have been 1,514 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,535 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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