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SaveOver 100km of mainly single track trails extending across 30 private properties. The trails have been developed by
Erik Schipper from Van Gaalens cheese farm.
The trails are shared between horse riders, hikers, birders, mountain bikers and trails runners. Entry requires a day permit and signing an indemnity form at Van Gaalen's farm. The trails are normally open from 6h00 in summer during the weekends and 7h00 in winter. Access may be limited or closed when there are events taking place.
Erik Schipper from Van Gaalens cheese farm.
The trails are shared between horse riders, hikers, birders, mountain bikers and trails runners. Entry requires a day permit and signing an indemnity form at Van Gaalen's farm. The trails are normally open from 6h00 in summer during the weekends and 7h00 in winter. Access may be limited or closed when there are events taking place.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
AKA: Van Gaalen
Land Status: Private Property

Access Info:
The starting point is at the Van Gaalen Restaurant and Cheese Factory, as marked on the map. Secure parking, refreshments and ablution facilities are available.
Disclaimer:
All trail users must purchase a Day or Season Pass, available at the Van Gaalen Restaurant. Please produce proof of payment on request. We rely on your contribution to maintain and develop the trails you love to ride. Thank you for your support.
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- Mountain Bike
60 trails
- E-Bike
60 trails
- Hike
60 trails
- Trail Running
60 trails
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 60
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 60
- Trails E-Bike
- 60
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 60
- Trails Trail Running
- 60
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 85 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,463 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,119 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,995 ft
- Reports
- 185
- Photos
- 5
- Ridden Counter
- 2,489
Popular Van Gaalen MTB & Running Trails @ Skeerpoort Trails
Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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Greek Church Route | 11 miles |
Photos of Van Gaalen MTB & Running Trails @ Skeerpoort Mountain Bike
trail: Dagga Pad Singletrack
79 |
Mar 10, 2020 @ 8:34am
Mar 10, 2020
trail: Dagga Pad Singletrack
71 |
Mar 10, 2020 @ 8:34am
Mar 10, 2020
trail: River Singletrack
73 |
Mar 10, 2020 @ 8:33am
Mar 10, 2020
trail: River Singletrack
64 |
Mar 10, 2020 @ 8:33am
Mar 10, 2020
trail: Greek Church 3
72 |
Mar 10, 2020 @ 8:32am
Mar 10, 2020Videos of Van Gaalen MTB & Running Trails @ Skeerpoort Mountain Bike

trail: River Singletrack
3:14 |
1370 |
Mar 10, 2020 , Skeerpoort

trail: Broken Collarbone
0:47 |
786 |
Mar 10, 2020 , Skeerpoort
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Access Track 1 | Jul 20, 2024 @ 2:00am Jul 20, 2024 | Dry | jd-shred | ||
Rivertrail Bonus Loop | Jul 20, 2024 @ 2:00am Jul 20, 2024 | Dry | jd-shred | ||
Rivertrail Connector | Jul 20, 2024 @ 2:00am Jul 20, 2024 | Dry | jd-shred | ||
Rivertrail Bonus Loop 2 | Jun 30, 2024 @ 2:10am Jun 30, 2024 | Dry | jd-shred | ||
River Connector | Jun 30, 2024 @ 2:10am Jun 30, 2024 | Dry | jd-shred | ||
Greek Church 3 | Jun 30, 2024 @ 2:10am Jun 30, 2024 | Dry | jd-shred | ||
Greek Church Loop | Feb 3, 2024 @ 11:26pm Feb 3, 2024 | Variable | jd-shred | ||
Greek Church 2 | Feb 3, 2024 @ 11:26pm Feb 3, 2024 | Variable | jd-shred | ||
Wave Rider | Dec 31, 2020 @ 1:54pm Dec 31, 2020 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
Van Gaalen Singletrack 01 | Dec 31, 2020 @ 1:54pm Dec 31, 2020 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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jd-shred | add | report | activity #55916089 and 2 more | Jul 20, 2024 @ 6:10am Jul 20, 2024 |
jd-shred | add | report | activity #54911869 and 2 more | Jun 30, 2024 @ 4:10am Jun 30, 2024 |
xZBrkG | wishlist | trail | activity #50480311 | Mar 26, 2024 @ 4:43am Mar 26, 2024 |
Dr5Dave | wishlist | route | activity #43950173 | Sep 10, 2023 @ 9:45am Sep 10, 2023 |
Henro1 | comment | trail | activity #40799598 | Jun 10, 2023 @ 11:58am Jun 10, 2023 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
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trail | I heavily dislike this trail | Jun 10, 2023 @ 11:58am Jun 10, 2023 | ||
trail | Great technical ride | Jul 7, 2018 @ 12:47pm Jul 7, 2018 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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B'sorah Trails | 5 | 18 | 1 | 5 km | |
Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve | 9.1 km | ||||
Iron Throne Bike Park | 6 | 1 | 10.9 km | ||
Danielsrust Game Farm | 13.3 km | ||||
Cradle of Humankind MTB Loop | 1 | 13.6 km |
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Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 60 | 85 miles | 6,463 ft | 36 miles | 1,119 ft | #5,503 | #87 | 5 | 185 | 1 | 995 | |
E-Bike | 60 | 85 miles | 6,463 ft | 36 miles | 1,119 ft | #2,443 | #72 | 185 | 1 | 90 | ||
Horse | 1 | 3,028 ft | 10 ft | 430 ft | 138 ft | |||||||
Hike | 60 | 85 miles | 6,463 ft | 36 miles | 1,119 ft | #4,583 | #71 | 185 | 1 | 20 | ||
Trail Running | 60 | 85 miles | 6,463 ft | 36 miles | 1,119 ft | #4,597 | #71 | 185 | 1 | 74 | ||
Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 3,028 ft | 10 ft | 430 ft | 138 ft | |||||||
Observed Trials | 1 | 3,028 ft | 10 ft | 430 ft | 138 ft | |||||||
ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 3,028 ft | 10 ft | 430 ft | 138 ft |
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