Barkly Pass
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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.
History
The pass is named after Henry Barkly, governor of the Cape. It was constructed in 1885.
Route
The pass starts a few kilometres outside Elliot at 1,473m (4,833ft) above sea level and ascends moderately steep at a gradient of 1:22 attaining an elevation gain of 626m (2,054ft) in a distance of 12km (7.5mi). After a few sharp hairpin bends it reaches an elevation of 2,018m (6,621ft) at the summit. The pass is subject to frequent winter snow closures.