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2,382 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-342 ft
Descent
00:06:05
Avg time
-335 ft
Altitude change
1,130 ft
Altitude min
1,467 ft
Altitude max
1,467 ft
Altitude start
1,132 ft
Altitude end
-14.1%
Grade
-44%
Grade max
0.3%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
2,031 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:06:05
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Afterburn Details
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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6 Months
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- 29 miles avg distance
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- Last: Apr 23, 2026
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Directions to afterburn trailhead
(-33.700460, 18.916410)
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8 miles • 1,273 ft • 10 •
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Frequently Asked Questions About Afterburn
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Where is Afterburn located?
Afterburn is located in Paarl, South Africa. It is part of the Paarl trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.70046, 18.91641.
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How hard is Afterburn?
Afterburn is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Afterburn?
Afterburn has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 342 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,130 ft to 1,467 ft.
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Is Afterburn a point to point trail?
Yes, Afterburn is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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