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12.0 miles
Distance
2,157 ft
Climb
-2,159 ft
Descent
2,065 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
805 ft
Altitude min
817 ft
Altitude start
814 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-59%
Grade max
62.8%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
The Prado route starts you off from the MTO Trails main gate and takes up the famous Irish Trail climb. This is a gradual but scenic climb that will take you up to the top of Irish 4.
From there it will be a right turn onto contour 2 giving you time to catch your breath and meander along the jeep track taking in the incredible scenery.
A short jeep track climb up to the Pieke Trail Head. Catch your breath, have some water and then enjoy the oldest trail in the network, Neverending Story, a flowing scenic trail that will grace you with spectacular valley views.
From there you will shoot through the Valley Trail 1 and then crossing the valley over the middle bridge.
You then climb Bosluis 1 and onto some easy climbing jeep track to Firehut 1 Trail.
Flowing down Firehut and back onto the Circle Loop to draw you back to the gate along the jeep tracks.
The route is 19.28km in total climbing 657m with a max elevation of 630m then descending -658 m.
Detailed Description
The Prado is a 12 mile popular intermediate route located near Stellenbosch. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 2,157 ft with a max elevation of 2,065 ft then descends -2,159 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Oct 10, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance12 miles
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Avg time1 hr 32 min
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Altitude min805 ft
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Altitude start817 ft
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Altitude end814 ft
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Climb2,157 ft
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Descent-2,159 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-59%
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Grade min62.8%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Spur nationals 2012
trail: Bosluis
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Oct 1, 2012
Paul Roos at the Spur nationals held at Bekker High School in Magaliesberg.
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