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2,986 ft
Distance
135 ft
Climb
264 ft
High Point
140 ft
Altitude change
123 ft
Altitude min
124 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
-1.8%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
2,526 ft
Distance climb
197 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat

Witch #2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    EMBA Umdloti / La Mercy Trails
    Umdloti
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #202456 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157068 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Tongaat Hullet

Part 2 of the 3 Witches Climb. Note, the climb can be very rocky with loose on hard pack at times.

Access Info

Access via EMBA trails.

Disclaimer

Route is very physically demanding and technical

Local Trail Association

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  • 10 rides
  • 31 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Witch #2 located?
      Witch #2 is located in EMBA Umdloti / La Mercy Trails, Umdloti, South Africa. It is part of the EMBA Umdloti / La Mercy Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -29.65457, 31.09533.
      ▼ How hard is Witch #2?
      Witch #2 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Witch #2?
      Witch #2 has 135 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 123 ft to 264 ft.
      ▼ Is Witch #2 a point to point trail?
      Witch #2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Witch #2?
      Witch #2 is 2,986 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Witch #2?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Witch #2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Witch #2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Witch #2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Witch #2?
      Witch #2 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 37 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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