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1.8 miles
Distance
512 ft
Climb
-164 ft
Descent
00:17:23
Avg time
348 ft
Altitude change
1,876 ft
Altitude min
2,348 ft
Altitude max
1,876 ft
Altitude start
2,224 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
-25%
Grade max
27%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,031 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:17:23
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Cement Pad Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paarl Trails
    Paarl
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
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  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Darren Herbst

a tough but rewarding scenic trail link

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permit needs to be purchased from Rhebokskloof

Disclaimer

no permit no use , indemnity applies

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Bike Park

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  • 2 rides
  • 23 miles average
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  • 46 rides
  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • 108 rides
  • Last: Jun 22, 2026
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        Directions to cement-pad trailhead (-33.708690, 18.927390)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cement Pad

        Where is Cement Pad located?
        Cement Pad is located in Paarl Trails, Paarl, South Africa. It is part of the Paarl Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.70869, 18.92739.
        What is the elevation gain for Cement Pad?
        Cement Pad has 512 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 164 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,876 ft to 2,348 ft.
        Is Cement Pad a point to point trail?
        Yes, Cement Pad is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Cement Pad?
        Cement Pad is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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