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3,169 ft
Distance
-439 ft
Descent
00:06:13
Avg time
-439 ft
Altitude change
334 ft
Altitude min
773 ft
Altitude max
773 ft
Altitude start
335 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade
-47.1%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
3,169 ft
Distance down
00:06:13
Avg time
The Glen Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Rock Garden, Other
This black diamond graded descent only trail swoops steeply down a small valley below Camps Bay Drive on the lower slopes of Lion's Head. It follows the usually dry water course on the left hand side and has sharp corners and steep sections including an optional drop off about 1/2 way down. The trail is prone to erosion and is not always in perfect condition. Fallen trees an also cause issues from time to time. As it is a multi-use trail be aware of pedestrians including dogs, their owners, walkers and runners who may be moving up or down the trail. There have also been some reports of trail sabotage with logs being dragged across the track.
Access Info
Access is gained from the side walk a short distance past the traffic circle at the top of Kloof Nek. Look out for the track descending steeply on your right as you descend from the circle on Camps Bay Drive.
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6 Months
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- 6 miles avg distance
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- 158 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to the-glen trailhead
(-33.942380, 18.393730)
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Nearby Trails
- Signal Hill Drive 341 ft
- Pipe Track 486 ft
- Tafelberg Road 525 ft
- Parking Access 1,001 ft
- Lions Head 2,730 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Glen
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Where is The Glen located?
The Glen is located in Cape Town, South Africa. It is part of the Cape Town trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.94238, 18.39373.
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How hard is The Glen?
The Glen is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for The Glen?
The trail has 439 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 334 ft to 773 ft.
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Is The Glen a point to point trail?
Yes, The Glen is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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