more stats
1,119 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:01:00
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
945 ft
Altitude min
973 ft
Altitude max
945 ft
Altitude start
955 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
463 ft
Distance climb
410 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:01:00
Avg time

FortSimon03a Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #424831 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,503 in Mountain Biking · South Africa
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy

Uphill Single track

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  • 16 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 79 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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FortSimon03a 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
Jan 5, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FortSimon03a located?
      FortSimon03a 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 -33.9206, 18.74905.
      ▼ How hard is FortSimon03a?
      FortSimon03a is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FortSimon03a?
      FortSimon03a has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 945 ft to 973 ft.
      ▼ Is FortSimon03a a point to point trail?
      Yes, FortSimon03a is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is FortSimon03a?
      FortSimon03a is 1,119 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FortSimon03a?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on FortSimon03a. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access FortSimon03a? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FortSimon03a are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FortSimon03a?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride FortSimon03a. The trail is 1,119 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FortSimon03a?
      FortSimon03a is a very popular trail. There have been 644 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,243 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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