Porcupine Trail
Clarens Nature Reserve, Free State, South Africa
Out-and-back trail in Clarens Nature Reserve, Free State, South Africa. Hiking.
- Distance
- 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 492 ft (150 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 30 min
- High point
- 6,335 ft (1,931 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Porcupine Trail
How long is Porcupine Trail?
Porcupine Trail is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 30 min. It climbs 492 ft (150 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,335 ft (1,931 m).
How hard is Porcupine Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Porcupine Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Porcupine Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Porcupine Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Porcupine Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Where can you eat near Porcupine Trail?
Food, 1 mi (1.5 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Africa Shop, 1.1 mi (1.8 km).
Is this a good week for Porcupine 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.
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- Holkrans Trail Golden Gate Highlands National Park · Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
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