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1,621 ft
Distance
-136 ft
Descent
00:01:47
Avg time
-134 ft
Altitude change
1,305 ft
Altitude min
1,443 ft
Altitude max
1,443 ft
Altitude start
1,309 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-34%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
128 ft
Distance climb
1,398 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:01:47
Avg time

Whoop Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Helderberg Trails
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43287 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34245 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #547 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #544 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

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AI Generated Description

Whoop Section is a 494 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Stellenbosch. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Day or annual permit required

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Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 94 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 581 rides
  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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on Oct 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Whoop Section located?
      Whoop Section is located in Helderberg Trails, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Helderberg Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.03979, 18.85292.
      ▼ How hard is Whoop Section?
      Whoop Section is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whoop Section?
      The trail has 136 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,305 ft to 1,443 ft.
      ▼ Is Whoop Section a point to point trail?
      Yes, Whoop Section is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Whoop Section?
      Whoop Section is 1,621 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whoop Section?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Whoop Section. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Whoop Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whoop Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Whoop Section?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Whoop Section. The trail is 1,621 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Whoop Section?
      Whoop Section is a very popular trail. There have been 3,513 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,521 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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