more stats
1,535 ft
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:03:24
Avg time
87 ft
Altitude change
654 ft
Altitude min
765 ft
Altitude max
658 ft
Altitude start
745 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-54.9%
Grade max
44.9%
Grade min
755 ft
Distance climb
240 ft
Distance down
541 ft
Distance flat
00:03:24
Avg time

FortSimon01 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #424828 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248162 in E-Biking
    • #24561 in Adaptive Biking
    • #70768 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,500 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #4,574 in E-Biking
    • #248 in Adaptive Biking
    • #1,013 in Gravel Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy

Farm road climb

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Local Trail Association

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FortSimon01 Trail Reports

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Aug 2, 2024 @ 11:47am
Aug 2, 2024
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Jul 24, 2024 @ 1:49am
Jul 24, 2024
 reporter All trails are closed due to the extreme wet conditions for rider safety and to limit trail damage
Jul 24, 2024 @ 1:01am
Jul 24, 2024
 reporter All trails are closed due to the extreme wet conditions for rider safety and to limit trail damage
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FortSimon01 located?
      FortSimon01 is located in Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.91935, 18.75459.
      ▼ How hard is FortSimon01?
      FortSimon01 is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FortSimon01?
      FortSimon01 has 116 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 654 ft to 765 ft.
      ▼ Is FortSimon01 a point to point trail?
      Yes, FortSimon01 is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is FortSimon01?
      FortSimon01 is 1,535 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FortSimon01?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on FortSimon01. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access FortSimon01? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FortSimon01 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FortSimon01?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride FortSimon01. The trail is 1,535 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FortSimon01?
      FortSimon01 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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