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SaveCeres trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often rocky. Scenery includes creeks and views. Popular destinations include Eselfontein and Kaleo Guest Farm.
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- Mountain Bike
52 trails
- E-Bike
50 trails
- Gravel Bike
33 trails
- Adaptive Bike
12 trails
- Hike
58 trails
- Trail Running
58 trails
Region Details
- 32
- 11
- 7
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Apr 4, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 58
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 52
- Trails E-Bike
- 50
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 33
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 12
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 25
- Trails Hike
- 58
- Trails Trail Running
- 58
- Total Distance
- 65 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,199 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,992 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,536 ft
- Reports
- 62
- Photos
- 4
- Completed Counter
- 2,474
Sub Regions
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Eselfontein
- 11
- 7
- 2
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Kaleo Guest Farm
Popular Ceres Mountain Biking Trails
• 70 ★ 3.0 • 4,177 ft • 8 ft • 107 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 8 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 2.0 • 2 miles • 589 ft • 100 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 589 ft blue climb. On average it takes 26 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 59 ft • 95 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 59 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 83 ft • 94 •
A fun filled technical rocky descent, typical of the Eselfontein trail system.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,415 ft • 3 ft • 92 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 3.5 • 5 miles • 506 ft • 91 •
Done on its own this will feel easy but after 40km it can be quite challenging. This lovely wide trail alternates between rocks and sandy sections as it meanders around the lower slopes of the Hex River mountains passing two dams.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 5 miles • 904 ft • 89 •
A lovely green graded climb that never feels too steep or tight thanks to the generous trail width and wide corners. Views are superb.
• 80 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 30 ft • 88 •
A fun stretch of Esel's singletrack that includes the famous rocky rock drop roll around two thirds of the way down.
Ceres Mountain Bike Routes
Eselfontein Route A - 14 Miles Featured
14 miles • 1,639 ft • 14 • Loop •
This Route includes the Northern trails such as Tortoise or Turtle, Death Drop & Philips Creek and Red...
Eselfontein Route C - 14 Miles Featured
14 miles • 1,034 ft • 24 • Loop •
The Eselfontein Route C is a moderately easy Route which includes some awesome mixed and singletrack...
Eselfontein Route B - 15 Miles Featured
15 miles • 2,019 ft • 25 • Loop •
Eselfontein Route B is a more demanding ROute and includes the more demanding Dead man Walking and...
68 miles • 6,614 ft • 14 • Loop •
This is the Stage 1 Route for the 2020 Cape Epic.
20 miles • 1,865 ft • 7 • Out & Back •
This Route was incorrectly mapped as a trail. The "Trail was deleted and the GPX added here as a Route.
36 miles • 4,424 ft • 20 • Loop •
This is the Eselfontein Master Route incorporating all three great loops.
Photos of Ceres Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Eselfontein Dam Loop | Sep 23, 2025 @ 11:50am (Africa/Johannesburg) Sep 23, 2025 | Ideal | headshot TokaiMTB | ||
| Tortoise or Turtle | Mar 18, 2021 @ 7:51pm Mar 18, 2021 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| ST 9 | Mar 18, 2021 @ 7:51pm Mar 18, 2021 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| ST 8 Connector | Mar 18, 2021 @ 7:51pm Mar 18, 2021 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| ST 7 | Mar 18, 2021 @ 7:51pm Mar 18, 2021 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Shapiro's | Mar 18, 2021 @ 7:51pm Mar 18, 2021 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Service Road 10 | Mar 18, 2021 @ 7:51pm Mar 18, 2021 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Service Road 9 (North Loop) | Mar 18, 2021 @ 7:51pm Mar 18, 2021 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Service Road 8 | Mar 18, 2021 @ 7:51pm Mar 18, 2021 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Service Road 7 | Mar 18, 2021 @ 7:51pm Mar 18, 2021 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2AnE9y | wishlist | route | activity #105676320 and 2 more | Oct 11, 2026 @ 6:57am Oct 11, 2026 |
| Channette3G6kOC | wishlist | region | activity #104710671 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:28am Sep 27, 2026 |
| IanGo | wishlist | route | activity #104114630 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 6:17am Sep 19, 2026 |
| IanGo | wishlist | trail | activity #104114352 and 1 more | Sep 19, 2026 @ 6:13am Sep 19, 2026 |
| headshot | vote | trail | activity #80940678 and 1 more | Sep 23, 2025 @ 2:52am Sep 23, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Nice trail with some rocky single track and... | Dec 31, 2023 @ 7:54am Dec 31, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k112 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge11 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k112 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge11 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 52 | 64 miles | 5,909 ft | 25 miles | 1,991 ft | #5,020 | #80 | 4 | 62 | 10 | 1,464 | |
| E-Bike | 50 | 63 miles | 5,873 ft | 25 miles | 1,991 ft | #2,105 | #88 | 13 | 4 | 85 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 33 | 29 miles | 1,270 ft | 10 miles | 1,991 ft | #991 | #30 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 12 | 8 miles | 180 ft | 1 mile | 1,532 ft | #1,414 | #32 | 13 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 25 | 14 miles | 489 ft | 3 miles | 443 ft | #4,582 | #50 | |||||
| Hike | 58 | 65 miles | 6,198 ft | 26 miles | 1,991 ft | #3,153 | #66 | 62 | 2 | 32 | ||
| Trail Running | 58 | 65 miles | 6,198 ft | 26 miles | 1,991 ft | #2,589 | #65 | 62 | 2 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Ceres?
Ceres has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ceres?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ceres are:
- Redbull (4.1/5)
- Baboons Highway (4.1/5)
- Death Drop & Phillips Creek (4/5)
- Dead Man Walking (4/5)
- Blackbull (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ceres?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Ceres are:
- February (72 activities)
- October (13 activities)
- January (11 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ceres?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Ceres. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Ceres?
The longest trail in Ceres is Tortoise or Turtle at 8.5 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ceres?
The best hiking trails in Ceres are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ceres?
The best trail running trails in Ceres are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Ceres?
Ceres has a total of 58 trails. Of those, 52 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ceres to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ceres?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ceres is Dead Man Walking with 375 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ceres?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ceres is Death Drop & Phillips Creek with 234 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ceres?
Ceres supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Ceres?
The following bike services are available in Ceres:
- Trail Association (1)
- Accommodation (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ceres?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ceres is Dead Man Walking with an average grade of 7.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Ceres?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Ceres. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Ceres?
Out of 46 trails:
- Clear / Green: 46
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Can I ride an ebike in Ceres?
Yes, Ceres supports e-bike riding. There are 45 trails in Ceres that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Ceres?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Ceres are: View all mountain biking routes in Ceres.
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What type of bike is most common in Ceres?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Ceres are:
- XC (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Ceres?
The highest summit in Ceres is Matroosberg at 2,224 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ceres?
The most popular Strava segments in Ceres are:
- Shapiros 2020 (ex bit snaffled for field) (1,604 athletes)
- Tankwa Warmup (1,275 athletes)
- N1 Climb (1,254 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Ceres?
Yes, there are 11 accessible/adaptive trails in Ceres. View all adaptive trails in Ceres for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Ceres?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Ceres directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ceres?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ceres are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ceres?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ceres are:
- Eselfontein Dam Loop (3.5/5)
- Enchanted Forest (3/5)
- Blair Witch Forest (4/5)
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