2.8 miles
Distance
531 ft
Climb
-527 ft
Descent
4,342 ft
High Point

This is a short hike that combines part of the Koperspruit Trail and the Melkrivier Trail. It has one very steep ascent, as well as a steep descent. This beautiful hike is very shaded, which is perfect for a mid-summer hike

Detailed Description
Koperspruit-Melkrivier Trail Combo is a 3 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Vaalwater. This hike only route. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 531 ft with a max elevation of 4,342 ft then descends -527 ft.
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More Stats for Koperspruit-Melkrivier Trail Combo mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    3 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,901 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,911 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,914 ft
  • Grade max
    -40.8%
  • Grade min
    54.6%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    2,205 ft

Directions

  1. Walk east on Topsy Turvey Melkrivier trail.
  2. Continue for 200 meters.
  3. Keep left to stay on Topsy Turvey Melkrivier trail.
  4. Continue for 20 meters.
  5. Keep left to stay on Topsy Turvey Melkrivier trail.
  6. Continue for 20 meters.
  7. Keep left to take Koperspruit Trail.
  8. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  9. Keep right to stay on Koperspruit Trail.
  10. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  11. Keep left to stay on Koperspruit Trail.
  12. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  13. Walk southeast on Koperspruit Trail.
  14. Continue for 60 meters.
  15. Turn right onto Lindani Loop Rd.
  16. Continue for 300 meters.
  17. Walk south on Lindani Loop Rd.
  18. Continue for 100 meters.
  19. Turn right onto Down and Out.
  20. Continue for 40 meters.
  21. Turn right onto Melkrivier Trail Ptn 1.
  22. Continue for 200 meters.
  23. Walk west on Melkrivier Trail Ptn 1.
  24. Continue for 400 meters.
  25. Turn left onto Topsy Turvey 3.
  26. Continue for 300 meters.
  27. Walk northwest on Topsy Turvey 3.
  28. Continue for 100 meters.
  29. Turn right onto Topsy Turvy Link.
  30. Continue for 500 meters.
  31. Make a sharp right onto Melkrivier Trail Ptn 5.
  32. Continue for 300 meters.
  33. Walk northeast on Melkrivier Trail Ptn 5.
  34. Continue for 500 meters.
  35. Walk north on Melkrivier Trail Ptn 5.
  36. Continue for 30 meters.
  37. Bear left onto Topsy Turvey Melkrivier trail.
  38. Continue for 200 meters.
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