close
3D
Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
Trailforks scans users ridelogs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
  • > 96%
  • > 90%
  • > 80%
  • > 70%
  • > 50%
  • < 50%
  • bi-directional trail
  • no data
Trail Last Ridden
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
  • < 2 days
  • < 1 week
  • < 2 weeks
  • < 1 month
  • < 6 months
  • > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
  • Downhill Only
  • Downhill Primary
  • Both Directions
  • Uphill Primary
  • Uphill Only
  • One Direction
Contribute Details
Colors indicate trail is missing specified detail.
  • Description
  • Photos
  • Description & Photos
  • Videos
Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
  • most popular
  • popular
  • less popular
  • not popular
ATV/ORV/OHV Filter
Max Vehicle Width
inches
US Cell Coverage
Legend
cell carrier legend

Radar Time
x Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public ridelogs from the past 6 months.
  • mountain biking recent
  • mountain biking (>6 month)
  • hiking (1 year)
  • moto (1 year)
Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public skilogs from the past 12 months.
  • Downhill Ski
  • Backcountry Ski
  • Nordic Ski
  • Snowmobile
Winter Trails
Warning A routing network for winter maps does not exist. Selecting trails using the winter trails layer has been disabled.
x Missing Trails
Most Popular
Least Popular
Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where riders jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
Trails Deemphasized
Trails are shown in grey.
disable
Only show trails with NO bikes.
enable

Save the current map location and zoom level as your default home location whenever this page is loaded.

Save
      Drakensberg Trails is community trail system in the Northern Drakensberg, run and maintained by the local lodges, resorts, and All Out Adventure Centre.

      Come to the Northern Drakensberg, a world class riding and trail running experience literally on your doorstep. We bet you have never had a view of the majestic Amphitheatre, like the one from our trails Early morning riders will almost definitively encounter some of our eland, blesbok and zebras on the Blue, Black and Purple trails. Not to mention the beautiful flora on our Red trail, near The Cavern Resort.

      With its Trailhub located at All Out Adventures, Drakensberg Trails offers over 100km of exclusive single track in the heart of the spectacular Northern Drakensberg Mountains. Experience the best of riding and trail running in South Africa, all within a secure and safe environment; reliable colour coded trail markings; a variety of trails for all skills levels; and spares, repairs and full suspension bike rentals available at All Out Adventures, centrally located to the whole trail system.

      Our trail system can be accessed from several "On The Trails" accommodation establishments, to suite every pocket and taste, making it very convenient for riders and runners. Follow the links in the Region Supporters & Maintainers section below for more information and reservations.

      While riders can create their own routes using the Trailforks App, there are five marked routes that are colour coded, and rated for different abilities. These Routes are also available in the Trailforks App:

      1) Green Blazes: Gypsies Bend, Easier, 15km, 206m elevation gain.
      2) Blue Blazes: Montusi Gorge, Intermediate, 25km, 465m elevation gain
      3) Red Blazes: Grotto Trail, Difficult, 22km, 480m elevation gain.
      4) Black Blazes: Nook ROad, Difficult, 36km, 950m elevation gain.
      5) Purple Blazes: Berghouse Trail, Difficult, 40km, 950m elevation gain.

      MTB Rentals:
      All Out Adventures has a fleet of 26” full suspension Bergamont Contrails for rent.

      Spares and Repairs:
      Staff at All Out Adventures can assist with basic repairs & basic spares are on sale.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Shuttleable: YES
      Land Status: Private Property
      Land Manager: Drakensberg Trails Association
      All Out Adventures Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Trails can be accessed from the Trailhub at All Out Adventures, or from the accommodation venues listed below:
      - Aha Alpine Heath Resort
      - The Berghouse & Cottages
      - The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
      - Greenfire Drakensberg Lodge
      - The Ledges Retreat
      - Montusi Mountain Lodge
      - Sungubala Eco Camp
      Disclaimer:
      Trail Passes are required for access to all trails that are part of the Drakensberg Trails network. All trails that are part of the Drakensberg Trails network are clearly marked.

      Trails marked "Private" and "No Mountain Biking" on Trailforks, are not part of the Drakensberg Trails network and can be accessed only with prior approval from the land owner.

      Runners need trail passes if they are going to run on trails outside of their accommodation venue’s property.

      Trail passes can be purchased at All Out Adventures OR from participating resorts listed above.

      Trail Fees:
      Single Day MTB - R140 (Blue number board)
      Full Stay MTB - R340 (White number board)
      Runners / Kids under 12
      MTB Full Stay R90 (Pink wristband)

      All riders / runners must sign the Trails Indemnity.
      Passes must be clearly visible – MTB passes on handle bars. Runner’s wristbands on wrist.
      Passes are not valid after the expiry date.
      Passes may not be shared between different users.
      Once a rider / runner has a pass, they may access the trails at any time.
      The parking and toilets at All Out Adventures are open 24 hours so riders IN POSSESSION OF A VALID TRAIL PASS can start riding at any time of the day.
      Links
      Files
      featured
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 18
      • 14
      • 24
      • 3

      Region Status
      Open as of Dec 15, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      97
      Trails Mountain Bike
      60
      Trails E-Bike
      60
      Trails Hike
      98
      Trails Trail Running
      65
      Total Distance
      93 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      38 miles
      Total Descent
      14,238 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,994 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      6,964 ft
      Reports
      109
      Photos
      16
      Ridden Counter
      933

      Photos of Drakensberg Trails Mountain Bike

      trail: Wanhoop Loop
      24 |
      Jun 25, 2021 @ 12:57pm
      Jun 25, 2021
      trail: Wanhoop Loop
      15 |
      Jun 25, 2021 @ 12:57pm
      Jun 25, 2021
      trail: Wanhoop Loop
      31 |
      Jun 25, 2021 @ 12:57pm
      Jun 25, 2021
      trail: Wanhoop Loop
      92 |
      Jun 25, 2021 @ 12:57pm
      Jun 25, 2021
      25 |
      Mar 15, 2021 @ 3:43pm
      Mar 15, 2021
      20 |
      Mar 15, 2021 @ 3:43pm
      Mar 15, 2021
      24 |
      Mar 15, 2021 @ 3:43pm
      Mar 15, 2021
      71 |
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 3:11pm
      Mar 14, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Wanhoop Loop
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm
      Mar 14, 2021
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Trilby Descent
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm
      Mar 14, 2021
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      The Start
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm
      Mar 14, 2021
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Leopard Cavern
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm
      Mar 14, 2021
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      The Berghouse Access Road
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm
      Mar 14, 2021
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Subungula Eco Camp Access Road
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm
      Mar 14, 2021
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Upper Gypsies
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm
      Mar 14, 2021
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Runway Trail
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm
      Mar 14, 2021
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Gypsies Return
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm
      Mar 14, 2021
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Owls Pass
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 9:48pm
      Mar 14, 2021
      Ideal Running smooth. Come ride!WillieJacobsz Trailforks

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      Calitz87wishlistregionactivity #63814242
      Dec 30, 2024 @ 11:37pm
      Dec 30, 2024
      ZanderyzDNhuwishlistrouteactivity #60317560
      Oct 11, 2024 @ 9:38am
      Oct 11, 2024
      DerrickBikewishlistrouteactivity #58634379 and 2 more
      Sep 10, 2024 @ 12:48am
      Sep 10, 2024
      josephinemonaddreportactivity #49357883 and 3 more
      Feb 20, 2024 @ 8:19am
      Feb 20, 2024
      josephinemonvotetrailactivity #49357882
      Feb 20, 2024 @ 8:19am
      Feb 20, 2024

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike6058 miles6,188 ft23 miles1,637 ft
      #3,421#57161095131
      E-Bike6057 miles6,145 ft23 miles1,637 ft
      #1,389#50108533
      Hike9893 miles14,239 ft38 miles2,995 ft
      #2,716#45109454
      Trail Running6558 miles6,188 ft23 miles1,637 ft
      #2,720#461094241
      • By wesseljacobszTF Pro TRAILFORKS & contributors
      • Admins: Drakensberg
      • #44635 - 5,857 views
      • drakensberg trails activity log | embed map of Drakensberg Trails mountain bike trails | drakensberg trails mountain biking points of interest polygons

      Downloading of trail gps tracks in kml & gpx formats is enabled for Drakensberg Trails.
      You must login to download files.