Trail reference
The Cannon Trail
A trail description published by SANParks, with a clear distinction between this route and other Addo trails.
SANParks lists the Cannon Trail as a 7 km route starting beside the cannons in Cannon Rocks and estimates two to three hours for the walk.
Forest and coast in one route
SANParks describes a loop divided between coastal forest and beach, with a viewpoint, deck and benches about 1 km into the walk. These are details from its published description, not a report that each feature is accessible today.
The park's trail page says bicycles are not allowed, walkers should remain on the marked trail and the route should not continue beyond the high-water mark. Read the full, current SANParks instructions before setting out.
Three different routes
- Cannon TrailThe route associated with Cannon Rocks; SANParks lists it at 7 km.
- Tree Dassie TrailA separately named 7 km trail in Alexandria forest, not the Cannon Trail.
- Alexandria Hiking TrailA separate 36 km multi-day route through forest, dunes and shoreline.
Check access before setting out
This guide does not confirm that the route is open or provide access instructions. Check the latest SANParks page and contact the park through its published channels for current information.
A past village bike event
The archive retains a dated 2019 Mountain Bike Challenge notice. It records a past event and must not be read as permission to cycle on the Cannon Trail or as a current event listing.