more stats
2,375 ft
Distance
87 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
00:04:53
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
809 ft
Altitude min
915 ft
Altitude max
915 ft
Altitude start
896 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-29.2%
Grade max
29.8%
Grade min
1,099 ft
Distance climb
984 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat
00:04:53
Avg time

Vernooy Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paarl Trails
    Paarl
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #4006 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44709 in E-Biking
    • #79280 in Trail Running
    • #99747 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #25 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #708 in E-Biking
    • #1,674 in Trail Running
    • #1,545 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Darren Herbst

A twisty XCO Trail designed and shaped by the locals . a part of Paarl MTB History

Tags
Tight and twisty

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 52 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Vernooy Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 26, 2025 @ 7:38am
Jul 26, 2025
Oct 19, 2023 @ 2:10am
Oct 19, 2023
Jul 4, 2023 @ 9:05am
Jul 4, 2023
 Epic trail! Just a massive fallen tree covering the trail on the last part of the decent.
Apr 7, 2023 @ 5:24pm
Apr 7, 2023
 Trails just getting better and better! Pick up your pass and come enjoy!
Oct 28, 2022 @ 2:44pm
Oct 28, 2022
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vernooy Loop located?
      Vernooy Loop is located in Paarl Trails, Paarl, South Africa. It is part of the Paarl Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.76364, 18.94694.
      ▼ How hard is Vernooy Loop?
      Vernooy Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vernooy Loop?
      Vernooy Loop has 87 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 809 ft to 915 ft.
      ▼ How long is Vernooy Loop?
      Vernooy Loop is 2,375 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vernooy Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Vernooy Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Vernooy Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vernooy Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vernooy Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Vernooy Loop. The trail is 2,375 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vernooy Loop?
      Vernooy Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 684 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 702 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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