Alexandria Hiking Trail

Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa

19.9 miles (32.1 km) · 2,528 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Alexandria Hiking Trail is a 19.9-mile loop route in Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa, gaining 2,528 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 1,018 feet at an average 10.0% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	19.9 mi (32.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,528 ft (770 m)
Average gain	127 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 298 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.5%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	6.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	49%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Alexandria Hiking Trail

How much elevation gain does Alexandria Hiking Trail have?

Alexandria Hiking Trail has 2,528 ft (770 m) of elevation gain over 19.9 miles (32.1 km). That averages 127 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Alexandria Hiking Trail?

The difficulty score for Alexandria Hiking Trail is 6.4 of 100. That is harder than 51.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Alexandria Hiking Trail?

The longest climb on Alexandria Hiking Trail runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 298 ft (91 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.5%.