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Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
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The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
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Trail Last Used
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Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
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Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs 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.
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Winter Trails
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
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Slope Aspect
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- Mountain Bike
195 trails
- E-Bike
177 trails
- Gravel Bike
71 trails
- Adaptive Bike
57 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Hike
260 trails
- Trail Running
261 trails
Region Details
- 50
- 51
- 65
- 15
- 1
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Oct 1, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 266
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 195
- Trails E-Bike
- 177
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 71
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 57
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 260
- Trails Trail Running
- 261
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Total Distance
- 281 miles
- Total Descent
- 54,026 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,080 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,094 ft
- Reports
- 882
- Photos
- 445
- Completed Counter
- 25,341
Sub Regions
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Bergplaas
- 3
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Ground Zero Bike & Trail Park
- 1
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Montague
- 1
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Nature's Rest
- 2
- 2
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Saasveld
- 27
- 34
- 3
- 1
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Witfontein
- 15
- 19
- 7
- 1
- 1
Popular George Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4,160 ft • 33 ft • 233 •
Flowing single track to be the last trail on your way home - pretty much a "home run". The last 150m is a roller coaster ride carving up the edges of a small trough (the Polka-draai) with vistas of the Garden Route Dam appearing through...
• 85 ★ 4.4 • 2,992 ft • 9 ft • 213 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 9 ft blue climb. It features berm and jump. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 3,343 ft • 108 ft • 194 •
Trail over a weir and through indigenous wood
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 469 ft • 9 ft • 190 •
Trail towards a simple design picnic bench made from of sawmill off-cuts
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 499 ft • 0 ft • 186 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.4 • 3,376 ft • 0 ft • 185 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
George Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 4,073 ft • 24 •
FULL category route for Witfontein Enduro 2023
26 miles • 2,831 ft • 34 •
Invitation to the holiday public in coordination with the 2025 George Festival.
77 miles • 11,036 ft • 85 • Loop •
It is a compilation of the majority of the Hillbillies trails.
Photos of George Mountain Bike
Videos of George Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Sampies Hoogte | Oct 1, 2026 @ 5:46pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Oct 1, 2026 | Unknown | stephansLTrrM | big hole on inside of turn ... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| The Link | Sep 28, 2026 @ 1:11pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Sep 28, 2026 | Wet | stephansLTrrM | ||
| Cross Downhill | Sep 13, 2026 @ 2:54pm (Africa/Maseru) Sep 13, 2026 | Wet | desklein | ||
| Arbour | Sep 13, 2026 @ 2:54pm (Africa/Maseru) Sep 13, 2026 | Ideal | desklein | ||
| Spoetnik | Sep 10, 2026 @ 6:51am (Africa/Maseru) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | desklein | ||
| Camphersdrift | Sep 9, 2026 @ 7:55am (Africa/Maseru) Sep 8, 2026 | Ideal | desklein | ||
| Braambos | Sep 9, 2026 @ 7:55am (Africa/Maseru) Sep 8, 2026 | Ideal | desklein | ||
| George View | Sep 9, 2026 @ 7:55am (Africa/Maseru) Sep 8, 2026 | Ideal | desklein | ||
| Lookout | Sep 9, 2026 @ 7:55am (Africa/Maseru) Sep 8, 2026 | Ideal | desklein | ||
| Dam wall road | Sep 5, 2026 @ 8:00am (Africa/Maseru) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | desklein | ||
| Saasveld entrance | Sep 5, 2026 @ 8:00am (Africa/Maseru) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | desklein |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RaptorRehabber | add | photo | activity #105180615 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 3:35am 1 day |
| stephansLTrrM | add | report | activity #104980024 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 8:46am Oct 1, 2026 |
| stephansLTrrM | add | report | activity #104773551 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 4:11am Sep 28, 2026 |
| desklein | add | report | activity #104442265 and 3 more | Sep 23, 2026 @ 1:12pm Sep 23, 2026 |
| Christofison | update | trail | activity #103782285 and 1 more | Sep 14, 2026 @ 8:20am Sep 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Treefalls were removed early in June | Jul 6, 2026 @ 11:54pm Jul 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | Second half of this trail is totally overgrown. | Jan 10, 2026 @ 1:28am Jan 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hillbillies opened the trail after forestry... | Jun 24, 2025 @ 10:10pm Jun 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | This a downhill cycling trail not a hiking... | May 4, 2025 @ 9:08am May 4, 2025 | ||
| report | Overgrowth removed | Jan 21, 2025 @ 2:00am Jan 21, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Completionist0 awarded -
Big Ride 30k7,117 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k2,923 awarded -
Top 10 Trails11 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge29 awarded -
Completionist1 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Zero | skill park | George |
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 | 195 | 208 miles | 31,030 ft | 94 miles | 3,123 ft | #360 | #8 | 421 | 882 | 100 | 27,494 | |
| E-Bike | 177 | 194 miles | 27,516 ft | 87 miles | 2,500 ft | #327 | #38 | 3 | 862 | 17 | 3,005 | |
| Gravel Bike | 71 | 155 miles | 16,289 ft | 67 miles | 2,575 ft | #188 | #9 | 126 | 1 | 38 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 57 | 73 miles | 7,139 ft | 32 miles | 2,119 ft | #114 | #6 | 196 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 495 ft | 3,268 ft | 528 ft | #505 | #15 | 11 | ||||
| Hike | 260 | 218 miles | 46,470 ft | 101 miles | 5,082 ft | #181 | #9 | 20 | 879 | 5 | 2,836 | |
| Trail Running | 261 | 222 miles | 46,696 ft | 102 miles | 5,082 ft | #264 | #9 | 1 | 881 | 8 | 8,039 | |
| Observed Trials | 1 | 14 miles | 1,588 ft | 9 miles | 1,325 ft | 1 | 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in George?
George has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in George?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in George are:
- Dirty Squirty (4.3/5)
- Loam*Star (4.3/5)
- R&B Flow (4.3/5)
- Double Trouble (4.2/5)
- AC/DC (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in George?
There are 13 parking locations listed in George. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in George?
The longest trail in George is West Side Glory at 17.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in George?
The best hiking trails in George are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in George?
The best trail running trails in George are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in George?
George has a total of 266 trails. Of those, 195 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in George to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in George?
The trail with the most elevation gain in George is West Side Glory with 2,010 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in George?
The trail with the most elevation descent in George is Dieprivier with 2,003 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in George?
George supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in George?
The following bike services are available in George:
- Bike Shop (5)
- Trail Association (1)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in George?
The steepest mountain biking trail in George is Old Craddock Straight with an average grade of 23.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in George?
Yes, there are 6 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in George. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in George?
Yes, there are 2 waterfall locations noted along trails in George. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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Are the trails open in George?
The overall region status for George is Clear / Green. Out of 177 trails:
- Clear / Green: 151
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 11
- Significant Issue / Amber: 11
- Closed: 4
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What are the trail conditions in George?
Based on trail reports from the past week in George:
- Wet: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in George?
Yes, George supports e-bike riding. There are 163 trails in George 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 George?
The most popular mountain biking routes in George are: View all mountain biking routes in George.
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What is the highest summit in George?
The highest summit in George is Cradock Peak at 5,069 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in George?
There are 2 notable sights in George. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in George.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in George?
The most popular Strava segments in George are:
- Dam Sprint (5,798 athletes)
- Up Whites to viewpoint (3,801 athletes)
- E-Bike View Going up East (3,564 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in George?
There are 9 technical trail features (TTFs) in George. Some popular features include:
- DH Rock Garden (Rock Garden)
- Berms and gap jumps (Berm)
- Rock Chute (Rock Face)
- Gap Jumps (Gap Jump)
- Popcorn (Step-up & Drop-off)
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What trails are closed in George?
There are currently 4 closed trails in George. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 151
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 11
- Significant Issue / Amber: 11
- Closed: 4
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in George?
Yes, there are 57 accessible/adaptive trails in George. View all adaptive trails in George for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in George?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the George directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in George?
The most popular mountain biking trails in George are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in George?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in George are:
- Bison (4/5)
- Scheisse Strasse (4/5)
- Genesis (4/5)
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