more stats
3,038 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-223 ft
Descent
00:02:39
Avg time
-197 ft
Altitude change
829 ft
Altitude min
1,033 ft
Altitude max
1,030 ft
Altitude start
833 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
15.8%
Grade min
554 ft
Distance climb
2,100 ft
Distance down
381 ft
Distance flat
00:02:39
Avg time

FortSimon07 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #273381 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82121 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,775 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,130 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
  • Land Owner
    Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy

Downhill Single track

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Local Trail Association

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  • 5 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 49 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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FortSimon07 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 FortSimon07 located?
      FortSimon07 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 -33.9231, 18.76029.
      ▼ How hard is FortSimon07?
      FortSimon07 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FortSimon07?
      FortSimon07 has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 223 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 829 ft to 1,033 ft.
      ▼ Is FortSimon07 a point to point trail?
      Yes, FortSimon07 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is FortSimon07?
      FortSimon07 is 3,038 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FortSimon07?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on FortSimon07. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride FortSimon07?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride FortSimon07 are:
      • January (4 activities)
      • November (3 activities)
      • February (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access FortSimon07? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FortSimon07 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FortSimon07?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride FortSimon07. The trail is 3,038 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FortSimon07?
      FortSimon07 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 406 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 411 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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