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      The Longmore Forest forms part of the large 3Rivers Trails complex centered on the village of 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
      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 either the Forestry Station at Longmore Forest or from the Crossways Country Kitchen Trail Centre.
      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., or at the Longmore MTO Forestry Station.(See map)
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 76
      • 6
      • 7

      Region Status
      Open as of Dec 5, 2022
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      90
      Trails Mountain Bike
      89
      Trails E-Bike
      78
      Trails Hike
      89
      Trails Trail Running
      89
      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
      23
      Photos
      11
      Ridden Counter
      2,106

      Photos of Longmore Forest (3Rivers Trails) Mountain Bike

      report
      trail: Oxwagon Pass
      27 |
      Feb 13, 2022 @ 8:26am
      Feb 13, 2022
      report
      trail: Oxwagon Pass
      27 |
      Feb 13, 2022 @ 8:26am
      Feb 13, 2022
      report
      trail: Oxwagon Pass
      29 |
      Feb 13, 2022 @ 8:26am
      Feb 13, 2022
      trail: Cool Runnings
      79 |
      Jan 12, 2022 @ 3:15am
      Jan 12, 2022
      67 |
      Feb 21, 2021 @ 10:23am
      Feb 21, 2021
      43 |
      Feb 21, 2021 @ 10:23am
      Feb 21, 2021
      43 |
      Feb 21, 2021 @ 10:23am
      Feb 21, 2021
      48 |
      Feb 21, 2021 @ 10:23am
      Feb 21, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      ST 007
      Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:27pm
      Apr 28, 2023
      		 IdealTanyaJackson
      BO01
      Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:27pm
      Apr 28, 2023
      		 UnknownTanyaJackson
      Cool Runnings
      Dec 3, 2022 @ 9:39pm
      Dec 3, 2022
      		 Drycolinfibiger
      Protea Fields
      Mar 26, 2022 @ 11:15am
      Mar 26, 2022
      		 VariableSuperdawie
      ST 011
      Mar 26, 2022 @ 11:15am
      Mar 26, 2022
      		 IdealSuperdawie
      Oxwagon Pass
      Feb 13, 2022 @ 8:25am
      Feb 13, 2022
      		 Dry Superdawie
      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
      Room With A View
      Jan 2, 2021 @ 12:25am
      Jan 2, 2021
      		 Unknown craig3rivers 3Rivers

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #2174215TanyaJacksonaddreportST 007 and 1 more
      Apr 29, 2023 @ 3:22am
      Apr 29, 2023
      user #2560442MarinuswAavTowishlistregionLongmore Forest (3Rivers Trails)
      Jan 1, 2023 @ 2:37am
      Jan 1, 2023
      user #2976362LaurenWileswishlisttrailRaging Bull and 1 more
      Dec 21, 2022 @ 8:04pm
      Dec 21, 2022
      user #3250027colinfibigeraddreportCool Runnings
      Dec 5, 2022 @ 7:30am
      Dec 5, 2022
      user #3061320troydenysschenwishlistregionLongmore Forest (3Rivers Trails)
      May 29, 2022 @ 9:17am
      May 29, 2022

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #2233061craig3riversreportCool RunningsHi, I see you reported a minor issue. Can I...
      Jul 4, 2021 @ 7:58am
      Jul 4, 2021

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      J-Bay Bike Park (3Rivers Trails) 6 103.8 km
      Crossways (3Rivers Trails) 16 95.4 km
      Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve7.9 km
      Norm-Hudlin Trails 3 121.9 km
      Parsonsvlei Valleys 7 722.8 km

      Local Mountain Biking Directory


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike89103 miles16,227 ft51 miles2,103 ft
      		#6,576#101423373
      E-Bike7886 miles14,675 ft45 miles2,103 ft
      		#2,559#772334
      Hike89104 miles15,784 ft50 miles2,103 ft
      		#5,590#89722111
      Trail Running89104 miles15,784 ft50 miles2,103 ft
      		#5,590#892215
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