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      The Longmore Forest forms part of the large 3Rivers Trails trail network situated in Thornhill, midway between Port Elizabeth and Jeffreys Bay.

      The forest has a large and complex network of gravel and forest roads with some singletrack sections.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Land Manager: MTO
      MTO Forestry Office Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      There are a number of marked routes through the Longmore Forest for which 3Rivers Trails have secured approval. These Routes depart from 3Rivers Trails ONLY. A permit must be purchased at the 3Rivers sign-in area at Crossways Country Kitchen.
      Disclaimer:
      An annual or day permit can be purchased on www.3riverstrails.co.za pr at their sign-in area at Crossways Country Kitchen. A valid permit must be kept on hand as permit checks are done.
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      Region Details
      • 77
      • 5
      • 8

      Region Status
      Caution as of Dec 29, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      91
      Trails Mountain Bike
      91
      Trails E-Bike
      79
      Trails Hike
      91
      Trails Trail Running
      91
      Total Distance
      105 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      51 miles
      Total Descent
      16,583 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,103 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,575 ft
      Reports
      34
      Photos
      11
      Ridden Counter
      3,092

      Photos of Longmore Forest (3Rivers Trails) Mountain Bike

      report
      trail: Oxwagon Pass
      76 |
      Feb 13, 2022 @ 8:26am
      Feb 13, 2022
      report
      trail: Oxwagon Pass
      71 |
      Feb 13, 2022 @ 8:26am
      Feb 13, 2022
      report
      trail: Oxwagon Pass
      75 |
      Feb 13, 2022 @ 8:26am
      Feb 13, 2022
      trail: Cool Runnings
      173 |
      Jan 12, 2022 @ 3:15am
      Jan 12, 2022
      84 |
      Feb 21, 2021 @ 10:23am
      Feb 21, 2021
      56 |
      Feb 21, 2021 @ 10:23am
      Feb 21, 2021
      58 |
      Feb 21, 2021 @ 10:23am
      Feb 21, 2021
      73 |
      Feb 21, 2021 @ 10:23am
      Feb 21, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Protea Fields
      Dec 29, 2024 @ 7:03am
      Dec 29, 2024
      		 Idealysfsuleman
      LF 034
      Jun 24, 2021 @ 2:41am
      Jun 24, 2021
      		 UnknownGVBconservancy GVBC
      Fynbos to Forest
      Jun 18, 2021 @ 11:34pm
      Jun 18, 2021
      		 UnknownTanyaJackson
      LF 037
      Jan 7, 2021 @ 4:59am
      Jan 7, 2021
      		 DryIf you like climbs! This is your route.Curt85

      Activity Feed

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      ysfsulemanaddreportactivity #63705647
      Dec 29, 2024 @ 2:57am
      Dec 29, 2024
      trailforksaddreportactivity #60402314 and 10 more
      Oct 13, 2024 @ 12:04am
      Oct 13, 2024
      AndyejjAMQriddentrailactivity #59418735
      Sep 24, 2024 @ 4:34am
      Sep 24, 2024
      craig3riversaddtrailactivity #59316226
      Sep 22, 2024 @ 11:43am
      Sep 22, 2024
      AndyejjAMQriddentrailactivity #56320661 and 2 more
      Jul 28, 2024 @ 12:12am
      Jul 28, 2024

      Recent Comments

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      craig3riversreportCool RunningsHi, I see you reported a minor issue. Can I...
      Jul 4, 2021 @ 7:58am
      Jul 4, 2021

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Crossways (3Rivers Trails) 16 93.7 km
      J-Bay Bike Park 6 104.6 km
      Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve 25.6 km
      Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve6 km
      Groendal Wilderness Area12.6 km

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      Local Mountain Biking Directory


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike90103 miles16,227 ft51 miles2,103 ft
      		#6,060#924353101
      E-Bike7986 miles14,675 ft45 miles2,103 ft
      		#2,746#7635312
      Hike91104 miles15,784 ft50 miles2,103 ft
      		#4,945#74734118
      Trail Running91104 miles15,784 ft50 miles2,103 ft
      		#4,956#7434111
      • By WillieJacobszTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
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      • longmore forest (3rivers trails) activity log | embed map of Longmore Forest (3Rivers Trails) mountain bike trails | longmore forest (3rivers trails) mountain biking points of interest

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