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1.2 miles
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-250 ft
Descent
00:07:16
Avg time
-151 ft
Altitude change
1,464 ft
Altitude min
1,626 ft
Altitude max
1,620 ft
Altitude start
1,470 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-21.9%
Grade max
23%
Grade min
1,870 ft
Distance climb
3,415 ft
Distance down
928 ft
Distance flat
00:07:16
Avg time

Bartinney Skyfall Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    BC10
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #121418 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81132 in E-Biking
    • #323689 in Trail Running
    • #318721 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,472 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,107 in E-Biking
    • #4,830 in Trail Running
    • #4,141 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    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, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Bartinney Farm

Iconic Flowing Singletrack Descent to Bartinney Wine Farm from Botmaskop. Wine tasting of some of the best wines in the world.

Access Info

Permit at Banhoek Conservancy website or QR code or Boschendal bike Centre.

Tags
BermsFlowy
Trail Supporters

  • Banhoek Conservancy

    since 5
    Sponsor
  • Bennet Nel
    since 5
    Builder
  • Bartinney Wine Farm
    since 5
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association

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Bartinney Skyfall Trail Reports

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Aug 1, 2024 @ 9:46am
Aug 1, 2024
no issues anymore
Apr 1, 2024 @ 8:57am
Apr 1, 2024
Trail access impaired by a big plowed field between Luiperd se fijn draai and the Skyfall trail start.
Feb 27, 2021 @ 9:38pm
Feb 27, 2021
reporter
Feb 24, 2021 @ 4:23am
Feb 24, 2021
reporter Fire Hazard
Mar 3, 2020 @ 7:40am
Mar 3, 2020
A little overgrown. Still tons of fun.
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on Aug 1, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bartinney-skyfall trailhead (-33.928480, 18.927890)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bartinney Skyfall located?
      Bartinney Skyfall is located in Banhoek Conservancy Trails, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Banhoek Conservancy Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.92848, 18.92789.
      ▼ How hard is Bartinney Skyfall?
      Bartinney Skyfall is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bartinney Skyfall?
      Bartinney Skyfall has 101 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 250 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,464 ft to 1,626 ft.
      ▼ Is Bartinney Skyfall a point to point trail?
      Bartinney Skyfall is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bartinney Skyfall?
      Bartinney Skyfall is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bartinney Skyfall?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bartinney Skyfall. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bartinney Skyfall?
      Bartinney Skyfall is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Bartinney Skyfall? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bartinney Skyfall are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bartinney Skyfall?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Bartinney Skyfall. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bartinney Skyfall?
      Bartinney Skyfall is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 86 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 121 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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