more stats
2,228 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
983 ft
Altitude min
1,030 ft
Altitude max
1,030 ft
Altitude start
1,017 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-36.2%
Grade max
40.1%
Grade min
814 ft
Distance climb
1,122 ft
Distance down
276 ft
Distance flat
00:02:53
Avg time

FortSimon05 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #262642 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81884 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,635 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,124 in E-Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy

Downhill Single track through forest

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Local Trail Association

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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FortSimon05 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
May 22, 2022 @ 6:29am
May 22, 2022
Tree fallen over on trail
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      1 Review & Comments

      krazyjey krazyjey
      Fort Simon is a gem .
      it offers views and a setting that you have to appreciate. The fort is awesome , the garden is great , their pizzas are worth it.
      The only trail flow down the valley to the castle and offer a series of straight and tight berms , fast and slow, it s definitly a raw trail that is great to ride as is.
      It is fast, untamed and could surprise in few corners, the loose and slippery ground offer tons of fun. Best to have a low pressure in the tires as i found myself drifting much .
      It follow the contour of the estate and does a brilliant work of fun, smile and raw riding, till the main road down and that s almost 5 minutes later .
      After few runs it become better, but you have to climb up again !! and it s a workout.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FortSimon05 located?
      FortSimon05 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 -33.92462, 18.75847.
      ▼ How hard is FortSimon05?
      FortSimon05 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FortSimon05?
      FortSimon05 has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 983 ft to 1,030 ft.
      ▼ Is FortSimon05 a point to point trail?
      Yes, FortSimon05 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is FortSimon05?
      FortSimon05 is 2,228 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FortSimon05?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on FortSimon05. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access FortSimon05? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FortSimon05 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FortSimon05?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride FortSimon05. The trail is 2,228 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FortSimon05?
      FortSimon05 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 410 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 414 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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