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SaveImagine a secret place off the beaten track, where endless trails snake their way through ancient forests. Wooded giants stand guard over the singletracks as they fly through streams, shady fern glades and forest tunnels. The secret Knysna singletracks that are always spoken of but never seen. Only a privileged few have had the opportunity to experience this world, where the forest elephants still roam today and folk lore talks of magical moments only mother nature can provide. Escape into the undiscovered and become part of the journey through the Outeniqua forests.
The Garden Route Trail Park is nestled at the very foot of the Outeniqua Mountains and the Karatara River Gorge, midway between George and Knysna, in the heart of the Garden Route. Bring the whole family to experience the magic.
Our carefully designed routes have been laid out to provide riders of all levels with an over supply of adrenalin, excitement, scenery and amazing views. Over 20km of hand built singletrack in the infamous farmer tradition, with flowing turns, burms, rollers and river crossings. For the runners there is flowing forest trail and the chance to get up close and personal with the upper reaches of the Karatara River. Massive rock pools, waterfalls and boulders.
The Garden Route Trail Park is nestled at the very foot of the Outeniqua Mountains and the Karatara River Gorge, midway between George and Knysna, in the heart of the Garden Route. Bring the whole family to experience the magic.
Our carefully designed routes have been laid out to provide riders of all levels with an over supply of adrenalin, excitement, scenery and amazing views. Over 20km of hand built singletrack in the infamous farmer tradition, with flowing turns, burms, rollers and river crossings. For the runners there is flowing forest trail and the chance to get up close and personal with the upper reaches of the Karatara River. Massive rock pools, waterfalls and boulders.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Private Property
Access Info:
DIRECTIONS:
The venue is 40km from Knysna. From Knysna drive 20km towards George on the N2. At the Ruigtevlei/Karatara sign Turn Right. Go over the railway line.Go Straight up the road for 18km- Follow the sign to Barrington. At the T-junction turn Right and you at the start.
Venue is 60km from George. From George drive towards Knysna on the N2. Go through Sedgefield and after 5km turn Left at the sign for Ruigtevlei/Karatara.Go over the railway line. Go Straight up the road for 18km- Follow the sign to Barrington. At the T-junction turn Right and you at the start.
The venue is 40km from Knysna. From Knysna drive 20km towards George on the N2. At the Ruigtevlei/Karatara sign Turn Right. Go over the railway line.Go Straight up the road for 18km- Follow the sign to Barrington. At the T-junction turn Right and you at the start.
Venue is 60km from George. From George drive towards Knysna on the N2. Go through Sedgefield and after 5km turn Left at the sign for Ruigtevlei/Karatara.Go over the railway line. Go Straight up the road for 18km- Follow the sign to Barrington. At the T-junction turn Right and you at the start.
Disclaimer:
Trail Pass Required to ride the Garden Route Trail Park Trails.
PLEASE NOTE: For safety and security reasons, the only way to purchase a trail pass is on the MySOS app.
PLEASE NOTE: For safety and security reasons, the only way to purchase a trail pass is on the MySOS app.
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- Mountain Bike
11 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Hike
11 trails
- Trail Running
11 trails
Bike Park Details
- 5
- 1
- 5
Region Status
Caution as of Nov 4, 2024- Day Ticket
- 120 ZAR
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 11
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 11
- Trails Trail Running
- 11
- Total Distance
- 17 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,305 ft
- Total Vertical
- 396 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 994 ft
- Reports
- 22
- Photos
- 11
- Ridden Counter
- 1,049
Popular Garden Route Trail Park Mountain Biking Trails
Garden Route Trail Park Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rhino run stage 2 | 74 miles | |
| Windmeulnek fom Trailpark | 28 miles |
Photos of Garden Route Trail Park Mountain Bike
trail: G-Flow
454 |
Feb 25, 2016 @ 7:07am
Feb 25, 2016
trail: Jungle Fever
172 |
Feb 16, 2016 @ 1:37am
Feb 16, 2016Videos of Garden Route Trail Park Mountain Bike
youtuber
![BIKE PARK!!! Back From The Dead in South...]()
trail: Forest Frenzy
9:43 |
767 |
Jun 8, 2020 , Knysna
youtuber
![Jungle Fever]()
trail: Jungle Fever
8:18 |
736 |
Mar 19, 2018 , Knysna
youtuber
![Rise of the Flow Trail | Garden Route Trail Park]()
trail: Forest Frenzy
8:53 |
562 |
Mar 14, 2018 , Knysna
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Frenzy | Mar 14, 2023 @ 3:52am Mar 14, 2023 | Variable | Vne5Av | ||
| Forest Frenzy | Feb 24, 2023 @ 5:20pm Feb 24, 2023 | Variable | BrentonFred | ||
| Jungle Fever | Dec 26, 2020 @ 11:30pm Dec 26, 2020 | Variable | GeanB |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sarahstands | wishlist | trail | activity #64951131 | Jan 21, 2025 @ 4:26am Jan 21, 2025 |
| Bergfietstoer | add | route | activity #53556854 | Jun 3, 2024 @ 5:03am Jun 3, 2024 |
| trudybike | wishlist | region | activity #45306348 | Oct 16, 2023 @ 12:11pm Oct 16, 2023 |
| GreggBlomeyer | wishlist | region | activity #41308127 | Jun 27, 2023 @ 10:36am Jun 27, 2023 |
| GreggBlomeyer | wishlist | trail | activity #41308066 and 2 more | Jun 27, 2023 @ 10:32am Jun 27, 2023 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Trail park seems to be permanently closed | Dec 19, 2023 @ 12:16am Dec 19, 2023 | ||
| trail | Farleigh routes seem to be permanently closed | Dec 19, 2023 @ 12:15am Dec 19, 2023 | ||
| trail | Garden route trail park seems permanently closed | Dec 19, 2023 @ 12:14am Dec 19, 2023 | ||
| report | Lots of trees across the road. Not nice to ride. | Mar 14, 2023 @ 4:59am Mar 14, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Route National Park - Farleigh MTB Routes | 1 | 0.8 km | |||
| Homtini | 2 | 4 | 7.1 km | ||
| Bergplaas | 9.9 km | ||||
| Phantom Acres | 2 | 1 | 10.4 km | ||
| Bergplaas | 10.9 km |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRTP Pumptrack | skill park | Knysna |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 11 | 17 miles | 2,306 ft | 8 miles | 397 ft | #6,238 | #96 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 1,203 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 16 miles | 2,156 ft | 7 miles | 397 ft | #2,895 | #81 | 21 | 1 | 57 | ||
| Hike | 11 | 17 miles | 2,306 ft | 8 miles | 397 ft | #5,277 | #80 | 22 | ||||
| Trail Running | 11 | 17 miles | 2,306 ft | 8 miles | 397 ft | #5,288 | #80 | 22 | 2 |
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