10.0 miles
Distance
2,582 ft
Climb
-2,748 ft
Descent
1,987 ft
High Point
-165 ft
Altitude change
803 ft
Altitude min
983 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-86.7%
Grade max
73.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Jonkershoek Valley Loop encompassing both sides of the valley and the red descents of Red Phoenix and Fire Hut

Detailed Description
Jonkershoek Loop is a 10 mile popular red route located near Stellenbosch. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 2,582 ft with a max elevation of 1,987 ft then descends -2,748 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 26, 2026)
Local Trail Association
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MTO Jonkershoek (www.mto.co.za)
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Altitude change
    -165 ft
  • Altitude min
    803 ft
  • Altitude start
    983 ft
  • Altitude end
    820 ft
  • Climb
    2,582 ft
  • Descent
    -2,748 ft
  • Grade
    -0.3%
  • Grade max
    -86.7%
  • Grade min
    73.9%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Irish 1781 ft
Contour Path 43,051 ft
Red Phoenix2 miles
Contour Connector 7344 ft
Bosluis3,655 ft
Bosluis 22,559 ft
Contour Path 163,878 ft
Firehut 23,530 ft
Firehut 13,642 ft

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    MTO Jonkershoek
  • Primary Activity
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    youtuber The Red Pheonix Trail | Mountain Biking...
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    The Red Pheonix Trail | Mountain Biking Jonkershoek
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    Oct 24, 2018
    Spur nationals 2012
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    Oct 1, 2012
    Paul Roos at the Spur nationals held at Bekker High School in Magaliesberg.

    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Firehut 2
    Aug 23, 2026 @ 9:53am (Africa/Maseru)
    2 days
    		Some great work was done on Firehut... Trail is mint and FAST !!
    Firehut 1
    Aug 23, 2026 @ 9:53am (Africa/Maseru)
    2 days
    		Some great work was done on Firehut... Trail is mint and FAST !!
    Irish 1
    Jul 26, 2026 @ 10:30am (Africa/Maseru)
    Jul 26, 2026
    		A bit of re-shaping will not be a bad idea.
    Red Phoenix
    Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am
    Oct 14, 2024
    		 reporter
    Contour Path 16
    Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:53am
    Oct 14, 2024
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