more stats
3,310 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-257 ft
Descent
00:02:02
Avg time
-255 ft
Altitude change
973 ft
Altitude min
1,231 ft
Altitude max
1,228 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-33.1%
Grade max
1.3%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
2,844 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:02:02
Avg time

Afterburner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bethlehem Plaas
    Stellenbosch
  • Ref Number
    BC44
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32974 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4850 in E-Biking
    • #348309 in Trail Running
    • #144926 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #426 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #15 in E-Biking
    • #5,228 in Trail Running
    • #1,985 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Bethlehem Plaas

Flowing berm-filled descent from the Elevator on the foothills of Dragoon peak.

Access Info

Permits available on the Banhoek Conservancy website or QR code at Old Bethlehem gate or Boschendal Trail centre.

Tags
Berms

Trail Supporters


  • Banhoek Conservancy

    since 2
    Sponsor
  • Old Bethlehem Trail team
    since 2
    Maintainer
  • Stoltz Trails
    since 2
    Builder

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 32 miles average
6 Months
  • 96 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 655 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Afterburner Trail Reports

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Oct 11, 2026 @ 9:14am (Africa/Maseru)
Oct 11, 2026
Clear, hard and running FAST...
Aug 1, 2026 @ 7:39am (Africa/Johannesburg)
Jul 31, 2026
Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:05am (Africa/Maseru)
Jun 16, 2026
Watch for the slippery patches...
Mar 4, 2026 @ 8:31am (Africa/Johannesburg)
Mar 3, 2026
Epic group of rides
Oct 18, 2025 @ 12:23pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Oct 18, 2025
post the maintenance running so fast and so smooth pristine
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on Oct 11, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to afterburner trailhead (-33.920350, 18.965090)

      Photos

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      0:21 | 148 | Jun 9, 2021 , Stellenbosch

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Afterburner located?
      Afterburner is located in Bethlehem Plaas, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Bethlehem Plaas trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.92035, 18.96509.
      ▼ How hard is Afterburner?
      Afterburner is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Afterburner?
      Afterburner has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 257 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 973 ft to 1,231 ft.
      ▼ Is Afterburner a point to point trail?
      Afterburner is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Afterburner?
      Afterburner is 3,310 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Afterburner?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Afterburner. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Afterburner?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Afterburner are:
      • January (77 activities)
      • March (68 activities)
      • February (55 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Afterburner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Afterburner are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Afterburner?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Afterburner. The trail is 3,310 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Afterburner?
      Afterburner is a very popular trail. There have been 3,598 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,233 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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