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1.0 mile
Distance
294 ft
Climb
-189 ft
Descent
00:13:11
Avg time
105 ft
Altitude change
809 ft
Altitude min
1,071 ft
Altitude max
966 ft
Altitude start
1,070 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-18.8%
Grade max
32.6%
Grade min
2,730 ft
Distance climb
2,228 ft
Distance down
440 ft
Distance flat
00:13:11
Avg time

SH 001 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lion's Head & Signal Hill
    Cape Town
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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SH 001 is a 2 km less popular doubletrack trail located near Cape Town. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 90 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is SH 001 located?
      SH 001 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 -33.92143, 18.39842.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for SH 001?
      SH 001 has 294 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 189 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 809 ft to 1,071 ft.
      ▼ Is SH 001 a point to point trail?
      SH 001 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is SH 001?
      SH 001 is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on SH 001?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on SH 001. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride SH 001?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride SH 001 are:
      • June (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access SH 001? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to SH 001 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride SH 001?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride SH 001. 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 SH 001?
      SH 001 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 191 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 193 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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