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1.3 miles
Distance
112 ft
Climb
-785 ft
Descent
2,047 ft
High Point
-674 ft
Altitude change
1,335 ft
Altitude min
2,009 ft
Altitude start
1,335 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-47.5%
Grade max
30.3%
Grade min
1,427 ft
Distance climb
4,951 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat

Thunder Bird Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Witfontein
    George
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Hiking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #36034 in Hiking [+]
    • #25556 in Trail Running
  • National Ranking
    #746 in Hiking · South Africa [+]
    • #593 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Thunder Bird is a 2 km popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near George. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thunder Bird located?
      Thunder Bird is located in Witfontein, George, South Africa. It is part of the Witfontein trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.92544, 22.45519.
      ▼ How hard is Thunder Bird?
      Thunder Bird is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thunder Bird?
      Thunder Bird has 112 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 785 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,335 ft to 2,047 ft.
      ▼ Is Thunder Bird a point to point trail?
      Thunder Bird is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thunder Bird?
      Thunder Bird is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thunder Bird?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thunder Bird. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Thunder Bird?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Thunder Bird are:
      • August (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Thunder Bird? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thunder Bird are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Thunder Bird?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 42 minutes to hike Thunder Bird. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thunder Bird?
      Thunder Bird is a very popular trail. There have been 146 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 143 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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