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1.2 miles
Distance
139 ft
Climb
-378 ft
Descent
00:09:16
Avg time
-238 ft
Altitude change
773 ft
Altitude min
1,043 ft
Altitude max
1,043 ft
Altitude start
807 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-56.8%
Grade max
29.8%
Grade min
1,673 ft
Distance climb
3,084 ft
Distance down
1,398 ft
Distance flat
00:09:16
Avg time
The Advocate Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPaarl Trails
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerDarren Herbst
A Fun winding Single Track Descent with not much technical . NB NB ! this trail is only 1 direction and there are cameras and security gates , if you are found on the trail without a valid Paarl Adventure Trails day permit or membership you will be reported for trespassing . keep to the trail
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Usage only with Paarl Adventure Trails Day Pass or membership . www.paarladventuretrails.co.za
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- 18 miles average
6 Months
- 28 rides
- 21 miles avg distance
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- 140 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to the-advocate trailhead
(-33.767570, 18.938650)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Advocate
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Where is The Advocate located?
The Advocate is located in Paarl Trails, Paarl, South Africa. It is part of the Paarl Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.76757, 18.93865.
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How hard is The Advocate?
The Advocate is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for The Advocate?
The Advocate has 139 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 378 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 773 ft to 1,043 ft.
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Is The Advocate a point to point trail?
Yes, The Advocate is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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