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1.1 miles
Distance
422 ft
Climb
00:15:39
Avg time
422 ft
Altitude change
1,411 ft
Altitude min
1,835 ft
Altitude max
1,412 ft
Altitude start
1,834 ft
Altitude end
7.1%
Grade
-1.9%
Grade max
20.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
322 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:15:39
Avg time
Corkscrew Botmaskop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBanhoek Conservancy Trails
Stellenbosch -
Ref NumberBC01
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AKABotmaskop Corkscrew
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonAll year
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailOther
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2016
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Land OwnerBanhoek Conservancy
Access route over Botmaskop from Stellenbosch into Banhoek
Trail Supporters
- Stellenbosch Trail Fund
since 4Maintainer 
Banhoek Conservancy
since 4Maintainer- Shaun Havenga
since 5Builder 
Golden Leaf Trail TeamMaintainer
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6 Months
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- 31 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 5, 2026
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Directions to corkscrew-botmaskop trailhead
(-33.927780, 18.912820)
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Routes with this trail
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Start at the Rozendal Reservoir parking area and ride up Botmaskop to the start of The Doctor. Then all...
★ 2.5 • 10 miles • 1,529 ft • 14 • Loop •
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Nearby Trails
- Idas Valley - Botmaskop Link Via Culvert 2,175 ft
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- Botmaskop Link To Corkscrew And Goddess 3,038 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Corkscrew Botmaskop
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Where is Corkscrew Botmaskop located?
Corkscrew Botmaskop 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 -33.92778, 18.91282.
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How hard is Corkscrew Botmaskop?
Corkscrew Botmaskop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Corkscrew Botmaskop?
Corkscrew Botmaskop has 422 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,411 ft to 1,835 ft.
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Is Corkscrew Botmaskop a point to point trail?
Corkscrew Botmaskop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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