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2,359 ft
Distance
87 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:03:19
Avg time
30 ft
Altitude change
663 ft
Altitude min
748 ft
Altitude max
682 ft
Altitude start
712 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-10.8%
Grade max
23.6%
Grade min
991 ft
Distance climb
860 ft
Distance down
459 ft
Distance flat
00:03:19
Avg time

Sequoia Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saasveld
    George
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100374 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72728 in E-Biking
    • #354590 in Trail Running
    • #152440 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,240 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,024 in E-Biking
    • #5,323 in Trail Running
    • #2,034 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Gap Jump, Log Ride
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Nelson Mandela University, George Municipality, MTO Forestry

From Drongos, trail drop down in fynbos and enters indigenous forest. Massive Sequoia (California redwood) trees along the trail. Trees planted in 1916. Also big Silky Oak trees like giant pillars towards the end. Best in morning as the sun plays with 50 shades of green on a canvas of giant trees.

Tags
BridgesJumpsOld-growth forestSkinnies
Trail Supporters
  • RMuller
    Builder
Local Trail Association

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  • Last: Aug 4, 2026
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Sequoia Trail Reports

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Apr 30, 2020 @ 5:06am
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      Directions to sequoia trailhead (-33.965830, 22.531480)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sequoia located?
      Sequoia is located in Saasveld, George, South Africa. It is part of the Saasveld trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.96583, 22.53148.
      ▼ How hard is Sequoia?
      Sequoia is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sequoia?
      Sequoia has 87 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 663 ft to 748 ft.
      ▼ Is Sequoia a point to point trail?
      Sequoia is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sequoia?
      Sequoia is 2,359 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sequoia?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sequoia. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sequoia? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sequoia are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sequoia?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Sequoia. The trail is 2,359 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sequoia?
      Sequoia is a moderately popular trail. There have been 265 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 277 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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