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5.3 miles
Distance
904 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:49:50
Avg time
824 ft
Altitude change
1,720 ft
Altitude min
2,545 ft
Altitude max
1,720 ft
Altitude start
2,546 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-7.5%
Grade max
22.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4,347 ft
Distance down
3,097 ft
Distance flat
00:49:50
Avg time

Tortoise or Turtle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Eselfontein
    Ceres
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #157197 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26791 in E-Biking
    • #166377 in Trail Running
    • #163826 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Eselfontein Farm

A lovely green graded climb that never feels too steep or tight thanks to the generous trail width and wide corners. Views are superb.

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 31, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tortoise or Turtle

        ▼ Where is Tortoise or Turtle located?
        Tortoise or Turtle is located in Eselfontein, Ceres, South Africa. It is part of the Eselfontein trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.39948, 19.41974.
        ▼ How hard is Tortoise or Turtle?
        Tortoise or Turtle is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tortoise or Turtle?
        Tortoise or Turtle has 904 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,720 ft to 2,545 ft.
        ▼ Is Tortoise or Turtle a point to point trail?
        Tortoise or Turtle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Tortoise or Turtle?
        Tortoise or Turtle is 5.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tortoise or Turtle?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Tortoise or Turtle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tortoise or Turtle?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tortoise or Turtle are:
        • October (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Tortoise or Turtle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tortoise or Turtle are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Tortoise or Turtle?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 58 minutes to ride Tortoise or Turtle. The trail is 5.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Tortoise or Turtle?
        Tortoise or Turtle is a very popular trail. There have been 180 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 176 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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