11.1 miles
Distance
1,442 ft
Climb
-1,441 ft
Descent
973 ft
High Point

Nice loop from the top of the Simola hill (ride or drive up), incorporating a bit of everything.

Detailed Description
2017 Oyster 30 is a 11 mile easy race route located near Knysna. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 18 trails. This route climbs 1,442 ft with a max elevation of 973 ft then descends -1,441 ft.
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  • Race Course
  • Riding area
    MTO Concordia Contours
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    3
More Stats for 2017 Oyster 30 mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    3 hr 24 min
  • Altitude min
    697 ft
  • Altitude start
    752 ft
  • Altitude end
    755 ft
  • Grade max
    -33.1%
  • Grade min
    36.7%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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First Left
Sep 6, 2023 @ 4:12am
Sep 6, 2023
Contours Full
Jun 24, 2023 @ 2:07am
Jun 24, 2023
The stretch through the bluegum plantation from the Old Cape Road (Bokoppie) to the beginning of the contours is currently being logged and best avoided.
Bokoppie
Jun 24, 2023 @ 2:07am
Jun 24, 2023
Occasional ruts across the road after the recent rains
Iris
May 30, 2023 @ 4:05pm
May 30, 2023
Short Left Too
May 28, 2023 @ 5:13am
May 28, 2023
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  • By stuartlightley MTO GArdenR Knysna & contributors
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