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      The Big Red Barn set on Sunlawns Estate is the perfect place for mountain biking. There are 36 kms of scenic tracks which weave and wind through a a shady gum tree forest, over rocky African grasslands and farm fields and criss cross the Kaalspruit.

      Tickets can be purchased at The Big Red Barn every day of the week via Debit Card, Credit Card or SnapScan. No cash.
      source: http://www.thebigredbarn.co.za
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      AKA: Big Red Barn
      Land Status: Private Property
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Head to the Barn
      Links
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 1
      • 13
      • 13
      • 6

      Region Status
      Open as of Jul 23, 2023

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      33
      Trails Mountain Bike
      33
      Trails E-Bike
      33
      Trails Hike
      33
      Trails Trail Running
      31
      Total Distance
      27 miles
      Total Descent
      1,514 ft
      Total Vertical
      134 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,929 ft
      Reports
      180
      Ridden Counter
      6,654

      Videos of The Big Red Barn Mountain Bike

      Jump Line - Big Red Barn | Gauteng, South Africa

      6:02 | 260 | Aug 12, 2021
      Kids mountain biking shredding | Big Red Barn,...

      3:04 | 240 | Feb 3, 2021
      Wet n Wild at Big Red Barn | Irene, GP, SA

      9:01 | 211 | Feb 3, 2021
      Big Red Barn Route 4 (2km Kiddies Trail) |...

      3:19 | 185 | Feb 3, 2021
      Fun in the Mud @ Big Red Barn Mountain Bike...

      20:29 | 603 | Jan 3, 2020
      Big Red Barn MTB (Mountain Bike Park) - Trail...
      11:16 | 328 | Dec 17, 2019 , Olifantsfontein
      Big Red Barn Mountain Bike Park - Black...
      11:23 | 987 | Dec 17, 2019 , Olifantsfontein

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Alex's Amble
      Nov 18, 2022 @ 9:32pm
      Nov 18, 2022
      		 Variablejd-shred
      Maria's Mini Mahem
      Nov 18, 2022 @ 1:32pm
      Nov 18, 2022
      		 Variablejd-shred
      Ryno's Ridge
      Nov 18, 2022 @ 1:32pm
      Nov 18, 2022
      		 Variablejd-shred
      The Velodrome
      Nov 18, 2022 @ 1:32pm
      Nov 18, 2022
      		 Variablejd-shred
      No Name 4
      Nov 18, 2022 @ 1:32pm
      Nov 18, 2022
      		 Variablejd-shred
      Back Of The Moon
      Nov 18, 2022 @ 1:32pm
      Nov 18, 2022
      		 Variablejd-shred
      Around the Field
      Nov 18, 2022 @ 1:32pm
      Nov 18, 2022
      		 Variablejd-shred
      BRB Berms
      Nov 18, 2022 @ 1:32pm
      Nov 18, 2022
      		 Variablejd-shred
      Francis' Freeride
      Nov 18, 2022 @ 1:32pm
      Nov 18, 2022
      		 Variablejd-shred
      Jackal's Advanced
      Nov 18, 2022 @ 1:32pm
      Nov 18, 2022
      		 Variablejd-shred

      Activity Feed

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      theogVCNQMwishlistrouteactivity #46625869
      Nov 24, 2023 @ 11:15am
      Nov 24, 2023
      yO3khpriddenrouteactivity #45150684
      Oct 12, 2023 @ 6:39am
      Oct 12, 2023
      cdelaportewishlistrouteactivity #44924082 and 2 more
      Oct 6, 2023 @ 6:25am
      Oct 6, 2023
      Nielduplessiswishlistrouteactivity #44401777
      Sep 22, 2023 @ 6:53am
      Sep 22, 2023
      BlackJoeCycleswishlistrouteactivity #43835939
      Sep 7, 2023 @ 1:13am
      Sep 7, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      DerekDeClercqtrailRide On The Far SideThis trail does not exist anymore. Parts of it...
      Sep 10, 2019 @ 3:57pm
      Sep 10, 2019

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      De Vos Farm 16 km
      Grootfontein Bike Park 7 9 29 km
      Wolwespruit MTB and Trail Park 3 17 29.1 km
      Groenkloof Nature Reserve 3 209.7 km
      Riverfields Mountain Biking Trails 1 29.7 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3327 miles1,512 ft10 miles135 ft
      		#1,182#1118034,306
      E-Bike3327 miles1,512 ft10 miles135 ft
      		#402#9178246
      Hike3327 miles1,512 ft10 miles135 ft
      		#878#618018
      Trail Running3126 miles1,460 ft10 miles135 ft
      		#972#1018055
      • By stereo45 & contributors
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      • #14393 - 9,970 views

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