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2,365 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:02:07
Avg time
-84 ft
Altitude change
633 ft
Altitude min
718 ft
Altitude max
718 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
476 ft
Distance climb
1,093 ft
Distance down
623 ft
Distance flat
00:02:07
Avg time

FortSimon09 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #229658 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83434 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

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 46 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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FortSimon09 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 FortSimon09 located?
      FortSimon09 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 -33.9171, 18.75788.
      ▼ How hard is FortSimon09?
      FortSimon09 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FortSimon09?
      FortSimon09 has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 633 ft to 718 ft.
      ▼ Is FortSimon09 a point to point trail?
      Yes, FortSimon09 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is FortSimon09?
      FortSimon09 is 2,365 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FortSimon09?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on FortSimon09. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access FortSimon09? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FortSimon09 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FortSimon09?
      The estimated time to ride FortSimon09 is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 2,365 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is FortSimon09?
      FortSimon09 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 418 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 424 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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