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5.1 miles
Distance
1,027 ft
Climb
-1,042 ft
Descent
00:51:24
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
1,411 ft
Altitude min
2,406 ft
Altitude max
1,484 ft
Altitude start
1,470 ft
Altitude end
-35.9%
Grade max
44.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,165 ft
Distance flat
00:51:24
Avg time

The Silvermine Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tokai Forest MTB Trails
    Tokai
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    South African National Parks

This loop starts at the mountain bike parking lot at Slivermine Dam. Its primarily a jeep track loop that circumnavigates the dam providing stunning views of the dam and ocean from virtually the whole route. It is uni-directional and the first few km are a character building uphill until the high point and the best views are reached. From here the descent back past the dam can be a loose and scary affair with a lack of grip in the corners and a smattering of hikers and dogs creating extra obstacles to consider. All in this is a great scenic route with climbing that will boost your fitness levels. As an alternative, start at the Tokai Forest and enjoy even more climbing but fun single track on the way down. This is a marathon riders dream route

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  • 2 rides
  • 26 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 53 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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The Silvermine Loop Trail Reports

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Feb 16, 2026 @ 9:16am (Africa/Johannesburg)
Feb 15, 2026
It's not closed anymore - just the usual loose rubble and erosion.
Apr 29, 2025 @ 3:20am
Apr 29, 2025
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Jan 18, 2022 @ 4:31am
Jan 18, 2022
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Aug 5, 2021 @ 2:11am
Aug 5, 2021
 reporter The heavy rains have resulted in erosion on jeep track and some single track trails. Exercise caution.
Jul 2, 2021 @ 4:00am
Jul 2, 2021
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on Feb 16, 2026
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Q2zAVV
      This is far from the most fun MTB run I’ve had. Possibly the least fun. It’s just upwards for ages, and then downhill. At least for me, paying a bit for being able to MTB, the up keeping of this I just weird. How come people pay quite a lot for something so badly kept is a miracle. Especially when you have to pay an extra 100+ Rands to use the bike. You’d think some of that would go into actually fixing them from rain six months back, but the further the ride, the worse it got. I saw more than ten bike riders in the hour I was there in the middle of a Friday. That would mean +1000 bike riders per week. That’s close to 0,5 M Rand per month if that’s right, if people were non SA-residents paying for a day. I know it’s not.
      But for you foreigners: This is not worth the money.
      Unless you just do it for the view, then it’s stunning and maybe a tad more fun than just walking.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Silvermine Loop located?
      The Silvermine Loop is located in Tokai Forest MTB Trails, Tokai, South Africa. It is part of the Tokai Forest MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.07709, 18.40569.
      ▼ How hard is The Silvermine Loop?
      The Silvermine Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Silvermine Loop?
      The Silvermine Loop has 1,027 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,042 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,411 ft to 2,406 ft.
      ▼ Is The Silvermine Loop a point to point trail?
      The Silvermine Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Silvermine Loop?
      The Silvermine Loop is 5.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Silvermine Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Silvermine Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Silvermine Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Silvermine Loop are:
      • August (5 activities)
      • September (5 activities)
      • February (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access The Silvermine Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Silvermine Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Silvermine Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 51 minutes to ride The Silvermine Loop. The trail is 5.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Silvermine Loop?
      The Silvermine Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 642 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 670 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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