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      McFab MTB cycling brings you Free State freedom and gravel grinding heaven while enjoying our famous Free State farm hospitality

      Ride on and between our beautiful working farms. Challenge yourself and take your fitness to the next level with our signature ride, "Lion man". Challenges to suit all levels of fitness. Miles of cross country riding on farm roads, double tracks, beespaadjies and natural single track.

      Bookings: [email protected] or contact Nina 082 928 5358.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Shuttleable: YES
      AKA: Vrede
      Land Status: Private Property
      Land Manager: Rooibos Dormers
      Beukusrus Paking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Beukusrus Farm is the hub of the McFab Cycling experience. Located about 3 miles west of the N3, on route South 913, midway between Frankfort and Vrede.

      McFab Free State farm trails is only 1.5 hours` drive from Johannesburg and 2.5 hours from Pretoria. Travel on the N3 towards Durban and take the R34 off ramp towards Frankfort. Turn left on to the S55, continue straight until the S913 crossing and turn right. Beukusrus farm house and McFab farm trails hub is 3.6km from the last crossing.
      Disclaimer:
      By appointment only. See links below for contact and booking information.
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      Region Details
      • 36

      Region Status
      Open as of Mar 8, 2021
      Local Trail Association

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      Trails (view details)
      36
      Trails Mountain Bike
      36
      Trails E-Bike
      36
      Trails Hike
      36
      Trails Trail Running
      36
      Total Distance
      347 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      162 miles
      Total Descent
      7,325 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,158 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      6,100 ft
      Reports
      1
      Photos
      24
      Ridden Counter
      50

      Photos of McFab Free State Farm Trails Mountain Bike

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      Videos of McFab Free State Farm Trails Mountain Bike

      McFab summer riding
      trail: McF202
      0:27 | 7 | Jun 1, 2020
      McFab Free State farm trails trailer
      trail: MCF100
      0:38 | 10 | Jun 1, 2020

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      McF206
      Mar 6, 2021 @ 8:18pm
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      Mar 8, 2021 @ 10:43pm
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      McFabaddvideoactivity #10167681 and 1 more
      Jun 1, 2020 @ 6:54am
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      Activity Type Stats

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      Mountain Bike36347 miles7,326 ft162 miles1,158 ft
      #236241659
      E-Bike36347 miles7,326 ft162 miles1,158 ft
      #176161
      Hike36347 miles7,326 ft162 miles1,158 ft
      #22415
      Trail Running36347 miles7,326 ft162 miles1,158 ft
      #22416
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      • mcfab free state farm trails activity log | embed map of McFab Free State Farm Trails mountain bike trails | mcfab free state farm trails mountain biking points of interest polygons

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