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      WORLD CLASS UNLIMITED TRAILS - With 200km of marked routes and more than 70 km of single tracks, we are the biggest Mountain Bike Park in South Africa

      The 3Rivers Trails complex, centered on the village of Thornhill, is located midway between Port Elizabeth and Jeffrey's Bay on the East Coast of South Africa and incorporates the Crossways, Bluegums and Sunnyside Farm trails, as well as the J-Bay Bike Park, the Longmore Forest and Woodridge College.

      With more than 200kms of trails and more than 65km of singletrack in the 3Rivers Trails complex you'll have plenty of riding to choose from. Be prepared for some of the best trails in South Africa!

      Click on the Routes tab to find an adventure that suits your mood!
      source: 3Rivers Website
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      AKA: 3 Rivers
      Land Status: Private Property
      Crossways Country Kitchen Parking Area google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Parking at the Crossways Country Kitchen on Castle Ridge Road.
      Disclaimer:
      Register and buy permits ONLINE or at Crossways Country Kitchen, the J-Bay Trail Centre. Permits can also be purchased from Cyclo Pro bike shop in Port Elizabeth.
      Links
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 17
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      • 9

      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 16, 2020
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      46
      Trails Mountain Bike
      42
      Trails E-Bike
      32
      Trails Hike
      42
      Trails Trail Running
      42
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      34 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      14 miles
      Total Descent
      3,139 ft
      Total Vertical
      781 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,335 ft
      Reports
      163
      Ridden Counter
      3,076

      Videos of Crossways (3Rivers Trails) Mountain Bike

      3 Rivers Trails (Red Trail) | Eastern Cape,...

      10:50 | 205 | May 18, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

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      CVF 006
      Apr 29, 2023 @ 1:27am
      Apr 29, 2023
      		 IdealTanyaJackson
      ST 003
      Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:27pm
      Apr 28, 2023
      		 IdealTanyaJackson
      Purple Cow
      Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:27pm
      Apr 28, 2023
      		 IdealTanyaJackson
      Dambuster Climb
      Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:27pm
      Apr 28, 2023
      		 WetTanyaJackson
      Dam Buster
      Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:27pm
      Apr 28, 2023
      		 VariableTanyaJackson
      Reckless Rodeo
      Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:27pm
      Apr 28, 2023
      		 WetTanyaJackson
      Puttergill Lane
      Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:27pm
      Apr 28, 2023
      		 DryTanyaJackson
      CVF 005
      Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:27pm
      Apr 28, 2023
      		 Prevalent MudTanyaJackson
      CT002
      Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:27pm
      Apr 28, 2023
      		 IdealTanyaJackson
      CFV 002
      Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:27pm
      Apr 28, 2023
      		 IdealTanyaJackson

      Activity Feed

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      DelaReyRibbenswishlistrouteactivity #46820144
      Nov 30, 2023 @ 12:49pm
      Nov 30, 2023
      Skyminerriddenrouteactivity #46109650
      Nov 8, 2023 @ 9:43pm
      Nov 8, 2023
      cdelaportewishlisttrailactivity #43979721
      Sep 11, 2023 @ 5:24am
      Sep 11, 2023
      cdelaportewishlistrouteactivity #43978642
      Sep 11, 2023 @ 4:51am
      Sep 11, 2023
      Wolfgang4Gqxvrwishlistrouteactivity #43867180
      Sep 8, 2023 @ 1:25am
      Sep 8, 2023

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      rongaunttrailBlack MambaFun trail. Couple of fallen trees you need...
      Jun 30, 2023 @ 4:28am
      Jun 30, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve2.5 km
      J-Bay Bike Park (3Rivers Trails) 6 105 km
      Longmore Forest (3Rivers Trails) 6 75.4 km
      Norm-Hudlin Trails 3 116.7 km
      Parsonsvlei Valleys 7 718.1 km

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      Local Mountain Biking Directory


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike4231 miles2,697 ft13 miles761 ft
      		#5,845#91163122,141
      E-Bike3229 miles2,287 ft12 miles715 ft
      		#3,219#8716312194
      Hike4231 miles2,510 ft12 miles781 ft
      		#6,392#981631179
      Trail Running4231 miles2,510 ft12 miles781 ft
      		#6,393#9616311568
      ATV/ORV/OHV1719 ft3 ft105 ft7 ft
      • By WillieJacobsz TRAILFORKS Trailforks Map Team & contributors
      • Admins: 3Rivers, 3Rivers
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      • crossways (3rivers trails) activity log | embed map of Crossways (3Rivers Trails) mountain bike trails | crossways (3rivers trails) mountain biking points of interest

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