more stats
2,694 ft
Distance
183 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:05:23
Avg time
135 ft
Altitude change
757 ft
Altitude min
902 ft
Altitude max
768 ft
Altitude start
902 ft
Altitude end
5%
Grade
-33.3%
Grade max
50%
Grade min
1,112 ft
Distance climb
692 ft
Distance down
889 ft
Distance flat
00:05:23
Avg time

FortSimon02 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #424830 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248164 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,502 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #4,576 in E-Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy

Single track climb

Tags
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
All
  • 80 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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FortSimon02 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
Jan 5, 2023 @ 12:49pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FortSimon02 located?
      FortSimon02 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 -33.91923, 18.75152.
      ▼ How hard is FortSimon02?
      FortSimon02 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FortSimon02?
      FortSimon02 has 183 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 757 ft to 902 ft.
      ▼ Is FortSimon02 a point to point trail?
      Yes, FortSimon02 is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is FortSimon02?
      FortSimon02 is 2,694 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FortSimon02?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on FortSimon02. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride FortSimon02?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride FortSimon02 are:
      • August (8 activities)
      • November (8 activities)
      • February (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access FortSimon02? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FortSimon02 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FortSimon02?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride FortSimon02. The trail is 2,694 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FortSimon02?
      FortSimon02 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 687 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 694 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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