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1.1 miles
Distance
219 ft
Climb
-178 ft
Descent
00:12:25
Avg time
40 ft
Altitude change
591 ft
Altitude min
728 ft
Altitude max
643 ft
Altitude start
682 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-27%
Grade max
38.1%
Grade min
2,635 ft
Distance climb
2,306 ft
Distance down
807 ft
Distance flat
00:12:25
Avg time
Lions Head Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLion's Head & Signal Hill
Cape Town -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Ladder Bridge
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Land OwnerSANParks
Trail around Lion's Head that links up Pat's Track on the Signal Hill side and Kloof Road on Camps Bay/The Glen on the other side. Ride-able in both direction with a couple of short portages up some steps.
Access Info
Signage on Kloof road at the hairpin bent, or accessable from Pat's Track at the kramat between Lion's Head & Signal Hill saddle.
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- 2 rides
- 32 miles average
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 32 miles avg distance
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- 26 rides
- Last: Jun 12, 2026
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Directions to lions-head trailhead
(-33.942680, 18.388140)
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Routes with this trail
12 miles • 2,734 ft • 5 • Loop •
Start at the Cape Wheel, follow the route and end at the Cape Wheel
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Nearby Trails
- The Glen Extension 1,732 ft
- The Glen 2,730 ft
- Signal Hill Drive 3,058 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lions Head
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Where is Lions Head located?
Lions Head is located in Lion's Head & Signal Hill, Cape Town, South Africa. It is part of the Lion's Head & Signal Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.94268, 18.38814.
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How hard is Lions Head?
Lions Head is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Lions Head?
Lions Head has 219 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 591 ft to 728 ft.
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Is Lions Head a point to point trail?
Lions Head is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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