more stats
495 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
00:00:36
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
6,043 ft
Altitude min
6,052 ft
Altitude max
6,043 ft
Altitude start
6,053 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-0.4%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
417 ft
Distance climb
00:00:36
Avg time

Scilla Start Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Clarens Nature Reserve
    Clarens
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #258957 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90435 in E-Biking
    • #324219 in Trail Running
    • #305396 in Hiking
    • #36370 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,579 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,274 in E-Biking
    • #4,839 in Trail Running
    • #4,035 in Hiking
    • #320 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Clarens Village Conservancy

Scilla Walk (green) 2.4km/30 min This trail is named after the BLUE SCILLA/Merwilla plumbea which blooms during October. Start at the CVC gate at the top of Main Street. Follow the green markers. At the first junction opt for the short detour to the left over the sandstone cliffs for a better view of the Maluti Mountains and the Little Caledon river valley. The detour joins the Scilla Walk higher up, and you have the option to walk the circular route or continue onto the Dam and Kloof walk.

Disclaimer

A trail permit is required for the use of the CVC trails. Permits can be purchased at Clarens Xtreme (link below). You can also purchase a copy of the official CVC map from most businesses in the village, which serves as a permit.

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Family friendly
Local Trail Association

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Scilla Start Trail Reports

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Oct 6, 2024 @ 6:38am
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May 31, 2020 @ 5:27am
May 31, 2020
 reporter Trails open from 6am to 6pm daily
May 13, 2020 @ 7:28am
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 reporter Trails open from 6am to 9am only
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scilla Start located?
      Scilla Start is located in Clarens Nature Reserve, Clarens, South Africa. It is part of the Clarens Nature Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -28.5219, 28.41504.
      ▼ How hard is Scilla Start?
      Scilla Start is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scilla Start?
      Scilla Start has 9 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,043 ft to 6,052 ft.
      ▼ Is Scilla Start a point to point trail?
      Scilla Start is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scilla Start?
      Scilla Start is 495 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scilla Start?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scilla Start. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Scilla Start? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scilla Start are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scilla Start?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Scilla Start. The trail is 495 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scilla Start?
      Scilla Start is a moderately popular trail. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 81 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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