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      The small town of Clarens, often referred to as ‘the jewel’ of the Free State, is an enchanting village full of art, history and adventure. With its breathtaking landscapes and wide array of active lifestyle choices, ranging from extreme sports to more laid back activities, Clarens can appeal to just about anyone.

      But the adventure is not only of the physical kind - Clarens has a gastronomic scene second to none as well as an awesome art scene with many studios and galleries dotted around the village and its environs.

      Clarens is a peaceful place with plenty of fresh air and majestic views. Pristine dams, rivers and streams ideal for fly fishing - some of the best trout fishing spots in South Africa. Great grade 3 and 4 water rapids for white water river rafting in the Ash River. Horseback riding, golf, archery, bird watching, hot air ballooning, 4×4 and quad biking, hiking and trail running, mountain biking and yes, even tree hugging.

      Clarens has an extensive trail network managed by the Clarens Village Conservancy (CVC) as well as many trails on private farms around the town. While the CVC trails are for hikers, trail runners and mountain bikers only, there are also 4X4 and quad bike trails on several of the surrounding farms. Visit Clarens Xtreme to find out more about the trails and to buy trail permits.

      Emergency Numbers:
      Netcare ER24: 082 911 & 084 124
      Conservancy Rangers: 060 307 1489
      Clarens Police: 058 256 6000/1/2
      Clarens Fire Association: 073 536 3873
      Medical Doctor: 079 215 7271
      Vet: 082 788 6287
      Disclaimer:
      A trail permit is required for the use of the CVC trails as well as for the trails on some of the surrounding private farms. This policy is strictly enforced. Trail permits can be purchase at Clarens Xtreme (link below).

      Check out the many longer routes throughout the Clarens District in the Routes section. Access information for these are available in the description for each route.
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      Region Details
      • 49
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jan 12, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      98
      Trails Mountain Bike
      76
      Trails E-Bike
      76
      Trails Horse
      7
      Trails Hike
      98
      Trails Trail Running
      98
      Total Distance
      138 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      59 miles
      Total Descent
      13,712 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,027 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,410 ft
      Reports
      190
      Photos
      58
      Ridden Counter
      1,251
      Sub Regions

      Photos of Clarens Mountain Bike

      trail: Dam Walk a
      42 |
      May 11, 2020 @ 3:31am
      May 11, 2020
      72 |
      Apr 24, 2020 @ 8:47pm
      Apr 24, 2020
      78 |
      Apr 24, 2020 @ 8:47pm
      Apr 24, 2020
      68 |
      Apr 24, 2020 @ 8:47pm
      Apr 24, 2020
      64 |
      Apr 24, 2020 @ 8:47pm
      Apr 24, 2020
      106 |
      Apr 13, 2020 @ 8:04am
      Apr 13, 2020
      25 |
      Mar 31, 2020 @ 7:49am
      Mar 31, 2020
      | 1 comments
      19 |
      Mar 30, 2020 @ 9:01pm
      Mar 30, 2020

      Videos of Clarens Mountain Bike

      Bokpoort

      0:54 | 235 | May 7, 2020
      Amohele Classic - Big Mountain Day 1

      11:45 | 219 | Mar 30, 2020
      Amohela Classic Big Mountain - Day 2

      23:43 | 551 | Mar 30, 2020
      Horseriding in Clarens, Free State

      0:25 | 341 | May 7, 2020
      Bokpoort, Clarens 01 2018

      0:55 | 246 | May 7, 2020
      Bokpoort Clarens Jan 2017

      3:58 | 273 | May 7, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Scilla Start
      Oct 6, 2024 @ 6:38am
      Oct 6, 2024
      DryE-Bike GrahamPile
      Dam Walk c
      Oct 6, 2024 @ 6:38am
      Oct 6, 2024
      IdealE-Bike GrahamPile
      Caracal Contour Trail - Permit Required
      Oct 6, 2024 @ 6:38am
      Oct 6, 2024
      DryE-Bike GrahamPile
      Scilla Detour
      Oct 6, 2024 @ 6:38am
      Oct 6, 2024
      DryE-Bike GrahamPile
      Spruit Walk Connector b
      Oct 4, 2024 @ 6:50am
      Oct 4, 2024
      DryHike Trails well groomed and marked.GrahamPile
      Dam Walk b
      Oct 4, 2024 @ 6:50am
      Oct 4, 2024
      DryHike Trails well groomed and marked.GrahamPile
      Scilla Ridge Rd Connector
      Oct 4, 2024 @ 6:50am
      Oct 4, 2024
      DryHike Trails well groomed and marked.GrahamPile
      Market Street Connector
      Feb 24, 2024 @ 12:01am
      Feb 24, 2024
      DryTrail Running jd-shred
      Clarens Mountain Trail
      Aug 7, 2022 @ 11:42pm
      Aug 7, 2022
      IdealTrail Running Fabiocp
      Kloof Walk
      Aug 7, 2022 @ 11:42pm
      Aug 7, 2022
      IdealTrail Running Fabiocp

      Activity Feed

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      GrahamPileaddreportactivity #60089708 and 3 more
      Oct 6, 2024 @ 9:16pm
      Oct 6, 2024
      GrahamPileaddreportactivity #59922597 and 3 more
      Oct 4, 2024 @ 12:25am
      Oct 4, 2024
      jd-shredaddreportactivity #49465977 and 1 more
      Feb 24, 2024 @ 12:20am
      Feb 24, 2024
      MichelleZFE0TSwishlistregionactivity #47820390
      Jan 1, 2024 @ 2:02am
      Jan 1, 2024
      JonHunterriddentrailactivity #46330233
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 5:51am
      Nov 15, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      FionaWilliamstrailCaracal Contour Trail - Permit RequiredAny way to get up to this trail without hiking...
      Dec 26, 2021 @ 3:04am
      Dec 26, 2021
      FionaWilliamstrailCaracal Contour Trail - Permit RequiredDid this one today and it was wonderful. Nice...
      Dec 26, 2021 @ 3:04am
      Dec 26, 2021
      FionaWilliamstrailClarens Mountain TrailThis is definitely NOT for Mountain Bike or...
      Dec 26, 2021 @ 3:03am
      Dec 26, 2021
      FionaWilliamstrailCaracal Contour Trail - Permit RequiredWe wanted to do this, but at the intersection...
      Dec 25, 2021 @ 5:36am
      Dec 25, 2021
      FionaWilliamstrailClarens Mountain TrailIf we got the trail correct, this is...
      Dec 25, 2021 @ 5:33am
      Dec 25, 2021

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike76117 miles9,744 ft52 miles2,165 ft
      #6,327#64321906634
      E-Bike76117 miles9,744 ft52 miles2,165 ft
      #2,758#48190636
      Horse79 miles1,575 ft5 miles846 ft
      #10431
      Hike98138 miles13,711 ft59 miles3,028 ft
      #5,130#59111902108
      Trail Running98138 miles13,711 ft59 miles3,028 ft
      #5,118#59190290
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      • Admins: ClarensMTB, CVC
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