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3,698 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-278 ft
Descent
00:04:22
Avg time
-266 ft
Altitude change
1,099 ft
Altitude min
1,370 ft
Altitude max
1,365 ft
Altitude start
1,099 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-41.1%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
479 ft
Distance climb
2,579 ft
Distance down
531 ft
Distance flat
00:04:22
Avg time

Firehut 2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    MTO Jonkershoek
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29808 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9236 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    MTO Group

Flowing trail with some drops and optional jumps. Above average technical skill required.

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  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Firehut 2 Trail Reports

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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
Braking bumps into turns...
Mar 16, 2025 @ 8:01am
Mar 16, 2025
Rejected
Mar 16, 2025 @ 8:01am
Mar 16, 2025
Rejected
Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am
Oct 14, 2024
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        Directions to firehut-2 trailhead (-33.979490, 18.934210)

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        Diemer601
        On of the most fun sections from Jonkershoek for me - fast and flowy.
        Worth the commute to the top.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        Where is Firehut 2 located?
        Firehut 2 is located in MTO Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Jonkershoek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.97949, 18.93421.
        How hard is Firehut 2?
        Firehut 2 is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Firehut 2?
        Firehut 2 has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 278 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,099 ft to 1,370 ft.
        Is Firehut 2 a point to point trail?
        Yes, Firehut 2 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Firehut 2?
        Firehut 2 is 3,698 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Firehut 2?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Firehut 2. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        How do I access Firehut 2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firehut 2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Firehut 2?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Firehut 2. The trail is 3,698 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Firehut 2?
        Firehut 2 is a very popular trail. There have been 3,970 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,912 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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