Elephant Trail - Red Route
It's a 6.8 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trailrunning and nature trips.
Trail Running Moderate
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 317 m
- Descent
- 317 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 384 m
- High Point
- 521 m
- Gradient
- 8˚
Slow meander through indigenous rain forest. Route goes via one of the "Big Trees", a 600 year old yellowwood. Route starts and ends at the same place.
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Description
Apart from just walking, give attention to the huge yellowwoods, the stinkwood trees that topple over and just keep on growing, the vast variety of fungi, the fynbos, vervet monkeys playing in the tree tops and if you are lucky you might even spot the elusive Knysna Loerie.
Difficulty
Moderate
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.