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390 ft
Distance
-31 ft
Descent
00:00:26
Avg time
-33 ft
Altitude change
764 ft
Altitude min
797 ft
Altitude max
797 ft
Altitude start
764 ft
Altitude end
-8.4%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
276 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:00:26
Avg time

Steps Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paarl Trails - Spice Route
    Paarl
  • Ref Number
    #008
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #230908 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58394 in E-Biking
    • #76339 in Trail Running
    • #184642 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop
  • Land Owner
    Darren Herbst

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Steps is a 119 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Paarl. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 m green climb. It features berm, bridge and drop. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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        Routes with this trail

        6
        Loop from Spice to Spez, rock, Spice
        23 miles • 4,062 ft • 45 • Loop •
        From Spice farm via various up and down single tracks to Specialized / Knuts cafe, up to Taal Monument,...
        1
        Spice Route Adventure Run/Hike
        9 miles • 1,820 ft • 42 •
        a long but rewarding run or hike route with amazing views
        Spice Route Hike / Run
        5 miles • 1,243 ft • 36 •
        a few hills but allot of fun for 10km

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Steps

        ▼ Where is Steps located?
        Steps is located in Paarl Trails - Spice Route, Paarl, South Africa. It is part of the Paarl Trails - Spice Route trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.77261, 18.9341.
        ▼ How hard is Steps?
        Steps is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Steps?
        The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 764 ft to 797 ft.
        ▼ Is Steps a point to point trail?
        Yes, Steps is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Steps?
        Steps is 390 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Steps?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Steps. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Steps?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Steps are:
        • April (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Steps? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Steps are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Steps?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Steps. The trail is 390 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Steps?
        Steps is a moderately popular trail. There have been 57 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 57 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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