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3,990 ft
Distance
194 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:10:21
Avg time
75 ft
Altitude change
459 ft
Altitude min
577 ft
Altitude max
479 ft
Altitude start
554 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-25%
Grade max
25.9%
Grade min
1,900 ft
Distance climb
1,273 ft
Distance down
817 ft
Distance flat
00:10:21
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Twelve Apostles
Cape Town -
AKAThe Missing Link, The Twelve Waffles
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#1,173 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
- #684 in E-Biking
- #1,346 in Trail Running
- #1,956 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Seasonall year
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden, Other
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Year Opened2020
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Land Owner
The Magic/Missing link is an amazing scenic trail with some of the best views in the world. From the Start on Theresa Avenue, The track snakes its way below the 12 Apostles peaks as it heads towards Llandudno. The track used to be an out and back affair but now has a dedicated return trail, the Lower Magic Link. At the large granite boulder at the 5.3 km mark head right down the Lower Magic Link trails back to Camps Bay. The trail is quite technical with a mixture of granite gravel, sand and rocks with technical climbs, fast corners and other trail users including dog walkers, hikers and runners. Do not expect an easy trundle. This section will test your fitness and skills.
Access Info
At the Camps Bay end it starts at the end of Theresa Avenue or at the open space on Ottawa Road
Disclaimer
Private Property. Permission to access the property must obtained from Table Mountain Bikers before riding. Trail access through a user pays principle.
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- 30 miles avg distance
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- 59 rides
- Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Aug 4, 2020 , Cape Town
Jxroussel
Far from being "the worst trail" as a certain video suggests. Avoid busy times and you will only cross a handful of hikers. Lots of tough little climbed over loose rocks, the loop doesn't offer much past the switchbacks to the lower section, unless you want even more tough loose rocky climbs. Great job to the builders!
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