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1.2 miles
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-489 ft
Descent
00:07:30
Avg time
-408 ft
Altitude change
202 ft
Altitude min
691 ft
Altitude max
610 ft
Altitude start
203 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-24.1%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
1,460 ft
Distance climb
4,432 ft
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:07:30
Avg time

Avoid the ruts Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Klipspringer MTB in the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy
    Gansbaai
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #209751 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46049 in E-Biking
    • #222947 in Trail Running
    • #228456 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Avoid the ruts is a fast downhill jeep track that includes varied terrain and difficulty. It is not often used by the local farmers, so the trail condition can vary from open and fast to overgrown and rutty resulting in tricky and sometimes difficult riding.

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May 17, 2026 @ 8:21pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
May 17, 2026
 reporter Have not been able to verify the safety of this trail after the storm - will reopen as soon as trail has been checked and repaired
Feb 14, 2026 @ 9:01pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Feb 14, 2026
 reporter The trees have been removed, but after the heavy rains the ruts are now deep. No longer a double track as the road is not used - instead you...
Sep 27, 2025 @ 3:47pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Sep 27, 2025
 reporter The new road section is currently closed with cut trees - can be walked but best not to use this trail until trees have been removed or bypass created
Mar 9, 2025 @ 6:14am
Mar 9, 2025
 reporter Trail is as good as it gets at the moment - fast,rutty and tricky corners. The new ending that repaired the storm damage is still soft but easy...
Nov 1, 2023 @ 12:42am
Nov 1, 2023
Very rutted (rain damage) and there are one or two large potholes, ride the lower section with caution
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Avoid the ruts located?
        Avoid the ruts is located in Klipspringer MTB in the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy, Gansbaai, South Africa. It is part of the Klipspringer MTB in the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.53081, 19.50418.
        ▼ How hard is Avoid the ruts?
        Avoid the ruts is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Avoid the ruts?
        Avoid the ruts has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 489 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 202 ft to 691 ft.
        ▼ Is Avoid the ruts a point to point trail?
        Yes, Avoid the ruts is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Avoid the ruts?
        Avoid the ruts is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Avoid the ruts?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Avoid the ruts. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Avoid the ruts? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Avoid the ruts are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Avoid the ruts?
        The estimated time to ride Avoid the ruts is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Avoid the ruts?
        Avoid the ruts is a moderately popular trail. There have been 9 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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