Black Eagle Trail
Short but steeper Mountain Zebra route climbing to a rocky viewpoint above the rest camp.
2.5 km
Total distance
1
Days recommended
Moderate
Fitness demand
Moderate
Difficulty
Trail overview
- Distance: 2.5 km
- Days recommended: 1
- Area: Mountain Zebra National Park
- Nearest town: Cradock
- Start point: Mountain Zebra rest camp
- End point: Mountain Zebra rest camp
- Fitness demand: Moderate
- Technical difficulty: Moderate
- Navigation complexity: Waymarked
- Best season: Year-round
- Water availability: Must carry all water
- Accommodation: None
Planning info
- Booking required: No
- Permit required: No
- Escape routes: Return on the same route to the rest camp.
- Risk factors: Heat exposure, Exposure to heights
- Booking link: View booking info
- Primary source: View source
- Last verified: 2026-04-20