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1.9 miles
Distance
582 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:20:09
Avg time
468 ft
Altitude change
1,150 ft
Altitude min
1,653 ft
Altitude max
1,155 ft
Altitude start
1,624 ft
Altitude end
4.6%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
31.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,575 ft
Distance down
673 ft
Distance flat
00:20:09
Avg time

Goddess Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Banhoek Conservancy Trails
    Stellenbosch
  • Ref Number
    BC02
  • AKA
    Botmaskop
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #127229 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70685 in E-Biking
    • #118918 in Trail Running
    • #299168 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,505 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,008 in E-Biking
    • #2,197 in Trail Running
    • #3,992 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Banhoek Conservancy

Access Trail over Botmaskop from Stellenbosch to Banhoek Conservancy

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Aug 1, 2024 @ 5:34am
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Jul 30, 2023 @ 10:09am
Jul 30, 2023
 Helshoogte estate development makes goddess entry from Helshoogte side almost impossible
Apr 20, 2022 @ 12:28am
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on Aug 1, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      10
      Botmaskop Route Banhoek
      ★ 2.5 • 10 miles • 1,529 ft • 14 • Loop •
      The Botmaskop Route also known as the Banhoek Orange Route is marked with black arrows, with a small...
      9
      Banhoek Conservancy - Skyfall loop
      12 miles • 1,682 ft • 15 •
      Bothmaskop to Skyfall via Godess

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      Jxroussel Jxroussel
      A beautiful machine graded uphill. Height exposure on much of the trail, not for the faint of heart or afraid of heights.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Goddess located?
      Goddess is located in Banhoek Conservancy Trails, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Banhoek Conservancy Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.92504, 18.90967.
      ▼ How hard is Goddess?
      Goddess is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Goddess?
      Goddess has 582 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,150 ft to 1,653 ft.
      ▼ Is Goddess a point to point trail?
      Goddess is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Goddess?
      Goddess is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Goddess?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Goddess. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Goddess?
      Goddess is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Goddess? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Goddess are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Goddess?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Goddess. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Goddess?
      Goddess is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 492 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 529 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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