Barkly Pass

Barkly Pass is situated in the high mountains of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, on the Regional R58 tarred road between Elliot and Barkly East.

The pass starts a few kilometers outside Elliot at 1,473 m (4,833 ft)} above sea level and ascends moderately steep at a gradient of 1:22 attaining an elevation gain of 626 m (2,054 ft) in a distance of 12 km (7.5 mi).[1] After a few sharp hairpin bends it reaches an elevation of 2,018 m (6,621 ft) at the summit. The pass is subject to frequent winter snow closures.

Coordinates: 31°14′8.4″S 27°50′30.8″E / 31.235667°S 27.841889°E / -31.235667; 27.841889

References

  1. ↑ Mountain Passes South Africa - Barkly Pass


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