more stats
1,204 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:01:43
Avg time
33 ft
Altitude change
1,099 ft
Altitude min
1,138 ft
Altitude max
1,099 ft
Altitude start
1,132 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
778 ft
Distance climb
322 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:01:43
Avg time

The Winch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grabouw Forest
    Grabouw
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #239218 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106061 in E-Biking
    • #45176 in Trail Running
    • #103980 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,292 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,762 in E-Biking
    • #1,050 in Trail Running
    • #1,600 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Trail's End Adventures

Sharp climb with some technical rocky sections.

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BridgesRock gardensRocky

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  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 63 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Winch located?
      The Winch is located in Grabouw Forest, Grabouw, South Africa. It is part of the Grabouw Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.10995, 19.01796.
      ▼ How hard is The Winch?
      The Winch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Winch?
      The Winch has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,099 ft to 1,138 ft.
      ▼ Is The Winch a point to point trail?
      The Winch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Winch?
      The Winch is 1,204 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Winch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Winch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Winch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Winch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Winch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The Winch. The trail is 1,204 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Winch?
      The Winch is a very popular trail. There have been 250 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 251 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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