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2,369 ft
Distance
122 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
393 ft
High Point
103 ft
Altitude change
269 ft
Altitude min
269 ft
Altitude start
371 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-17.2%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
1,604 ft
Distance climb
338 ft
Distance down
427 ft
Distance flat

Witch #3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    EMBA Umdloti / La Mercy Trails
    Umdloti
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #261208 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #160258 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Tongaat Hullet

Part 3 of the 3 Witches Climb. Note, 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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  • 31 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Witch #3 located?
      Witch #3 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 -29.66209, 31.09562.
      ▼ How hard is Witch #3?
      Witch #3 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Witch #3?
      Witch #3 has 122 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 269 ft to 393 ft.
      ▼ Is Witch #3 a point to point trail?
      Witch #3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Witch #3?
      Witch #3 is 2,369 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Witch #3?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Witch #3. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Witch #3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Witch #3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Witch #3?
      Witch #3 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 13 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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