Caracal Eco Trail
Northern Cape, South Africa
Point-to-point trail in Northern Cape, South Africa. Hiking & Off-road (4x4, OHV).
- Distance
- 43.2 mi (69.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,568 ft (478 m)
- Est. Time
- 14 hr 40 min
- High point
- 725 ft (221 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Gate zum Namaqua National Park 25.2 mi (40.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Caracal Eco Trail
How long is Caracal Eco Trail?
Caracal Eco Trail is 43.2 mi (69.5 km) long. Most people take about 14 hr 40 min. It climbs 1,568 ft (478 m) in total, up to a high point of 725 ft (221 m).
How hard is Caracal Eco Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Caracal Eco Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Caracal Eco Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Caracal Eco Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Caracal Eco Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Off-road (4x4, OHV). Shared with motor vehicles. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Caracal Eco Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Caracal Eco Trail
- Caracal Eco Trail Namaqua National Park · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Boulderbaai Loop Namaqua National Park · Easy · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- Caracal Eco Trail Namaqua National Park · Easy · 5 mi (8 km)
- Caracal Eco Trail Namaqua National Park · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Caracal Eco Trail Namaqua National Park · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Caracal Eco Trail Namaqua National Park · Hard · 10.5 mi (16.9 km)
- Caracal Eco Trail Namaqua National Park · Expert · 13.5 mi (21.8 km)
- Old Naries Trail Northern Cape · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap