more stats
3,858 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-252 ft
Descent
00:02:49
Avg time
-248 ft
Altitude change
820 ft
Altitude min
1,072 ft
Altitude max
1,069 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-26%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
243 ft
Distance climb
2,782 ft
Distance down
791 ft
Distance flat
00:02:49
Avg time

Firehut 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    MTO Jonkershoek
    Stellenbosch
  • AKA
    Firehut Descent 1
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29958 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3663 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #397 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2010
  • Land Owner
    MTO Group

Flowing single track with some optional jumps.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 28 miles average
6 Months
  • 109 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 536 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Firehut 1 Trail Reports

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Aug 30, 2026 @ 9:56am (Africa/Maseru)
Aug 30, 2026
Running fast... Enjoy while the reshaping lasts...
Aug 23, 2026 @ 9:53am (Africa/Maseru)
Aug 23, 2026
Some great work was done on Firehut... Trail is mint and FAST !!
Feb 22, 2026 @ 8:44am (Africa/Maseru)
Feb 21, 2026
Dry and dusty... Some berms have seen updates. Braking bumps in summmer is standard...
Mar 16, 2025 @ 8:01am
Mar 16, 2025
Rejected
Mar 16, 2025 @ 8:01am
Mar 16, 2025
Rejected
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Status:
on Aug 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to firehut-1 trailhead (-33.977380, 18.935990)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Firehut 1 located?
      Firehut 1 is located in MTO Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Jonkershoek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.97738, 18.93599.
      ▼ How hard is Firehut 1?
      Firehut 1 is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firehut 1?
      Firehut 1 has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 252 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 820 ft to 1,072 ft.
      ▼ Is Firehut 1 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Firehut 1 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Firehut 1?
      Firehut 1 is 3,858 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firehut 1?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Firehut 1. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Firehut 1?
      Firehut 1 is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Firehut 1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firehut 1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Firehut 1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Firehut 1. The trail is 3,858 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Firehut 1?
      Firehut 1 is a very popular trail. There have been 5,285 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,322 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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