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3,169 ft
Distance
-439 ft
Descent
00:06:30
Avg time
-439 ft
Altitude change
334 ft
Altitude min
773 ft
Altitude max
773 ft
Altitude start
335 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade
-47.1%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
3,169 ft
Distance down
00:06:30
Avg time

The Glen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77437 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #301905 in Trail Running
    • #156080 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #956 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #4,566 in Trail Running
    • #2,060 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden, Other

This black diamond graded descent only trail swoops steeply down a small valley below Camps Bay Drive on the lower slopes of Lion's Head. It follows the usually dry water course on the left hand side and has sharp corners and steep sections including an optional drop off about 1/2 way down. The trail is prone to erosion and is not always in perfect condition. Fallen trees an also cause issues from time to time. As it is a multi-use trail be aware of pedestrians including dogs, their owners, walkers and runners who may be moving up or down the trail. There have also been some reports of trail sabotage with logs being dragged across the track.

Access Info

Access is gained from the side walk a short distance past the traffic circle at the top of Kloof Nek. Look out for the track descending steeply on your right as you descend from the circle on Camps Bay Drive.

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BermsDropsRock gardens

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 168 rides
  • Last: Nov 13, 2026
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The Glen Trail Reports

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Aug 1, 2026 @ 8:16am (Africa/Maseru)
Jul 31, 2026
The Glen is running fine... Watch out for some of the new jumps and berms
Nov 2, 2025 @ 9:32am (Africa/Maseru)
Nov 2, 2025
The Glen is running FAST at the moment... No real issues...
Sep 6, 2025 @ 9:20am
Sep 6, 2025
Top half had been worked on. Running great. Big gap has been filled in - can be rolled. Portion directly after the steep chute is pretty...
Aug 24, 2025 @ 10:48am
Aug 24, 2025
Large gap in the central part of the trail... In need of a small bridge...
Jul 19, 2025 @ 3:02pm
Jul 19, 2025
Rutting in top section before first jump requires work. Rutting in switchback berm section requires work. Off-camber drop: chicken line on the...
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Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Glen located?
      The Glen is located in Cape Town, South Africa. It is part of the Cape Town trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.94238, 18.39373.
      ▼ How hard is The Glen?
      The Glen is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Glen?
      The trail has 439 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 334 ft to 773 ft.
      ▼ Is The Glen a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Glen is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Glen?
      The Glen is 3,169 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Glen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Glen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Glen?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Glen are:
      • December (12 activities)
      • November (9 activities)
      • May (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Glen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Glen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Glen?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride The Glen. The trail is 3,169 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Glen?
      The Glen is a very popular trail. There have been 1,738 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,862 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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