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3,196 ft
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-177 ft
Descent
00:10:04
Avg time
-61 ft
Altitude change
854 ft
Altitude min
967 ft
Altitude max
960 ft
Altitude start
899 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-37%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
1,063 ft
Distance climb
1,657 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:10:04
Avg time

XCO loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paarl Trails - Laborie
    Paarl
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #342461 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #158223 in E-Biking
    • #314750 in Trail Running
    • #379229 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,357 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,891 in E-Biking
    • #4,703 in Trail Running
    • #5,299 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    paarl trails

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XCO loop is a 974 m less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Paarl. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 35 m black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Jul 4, 2023 @ 9:05am
Jul 4, 2023
 Overgrown and seemed to not have been maintained for some time - but this trail has loads of potential.
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      10km red trail , Laborie , @paarltrails
      6 miles • 1,055 ft • 7 • Loop •
      a 10km loop , with loads of single track and technical trails , need fitness , no riding alone

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is XCO loop located?
      XCO loop is located in Paarl Trails - Laborie, Paarl, South Africa. It is part of the Paarl Trails - Laborie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.76441, 18.94785.
      ▼ How hard is XCO loop?
      XCO loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for XCO loop?
      XCO loop has 116 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 854 ft to 967 ft.
      ▼ Is XCO loop a point to point trail?
      XCO loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is XCO loop?
      XCO loop is 3,196 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on XCO loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on XCO loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access XCO loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to XCO loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride XCO loop?
      The estimated time to ride XCO loop is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 3,196 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is XCO loop?
      XCO loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 28 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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