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4,446 ft
Distance
256 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:09:06
Avg time
219 ft
Altitude change
914 ft
Altitude min
1,134 ft
Altitude max
914 ft
Altitude start
1,132 ft
Altitude end
4.9%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
24.1%
Grade min
2,822 ft
Distance climb
722 ft
Distance down
906 ft
Distance flat
00:09:06
Avg time

Irish 2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MTO Jonkershoek
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #99490 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #242144 in E-Biking
    • #151109 in Trail Running
    • #155451 in Hiking
    • #49489 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,228 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #4,549 in E-Biking
    • #2,531 in Trail Running
    • #2,053 in Hiking
    • #437 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    MTO Group

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AI Generated Description

Irish 2 is a 1 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Stellenbosch. It is good in wet weather. This multi-use trail can be used uphill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 78 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Tags
Wet weather friendly
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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 80 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 632 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Irish 2 Trail Reports

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Jul 26, 2026 @ 10:30am (Africa/Maseru)
Jul 26, 2026
 A bit of re-shaping will not be a bad idea.
Jul 11, 2026 @ 12:18pm (Africa/Maseru)
Jul 11, 2026
 Can do with some minor shaping...
May 1, 2026 @ 10:15am (Africa/Maseru)
May 1, 2026
Apr 25, 2026 @ 3:30pm (Africa/Maseru)
Apr 25, 2026
Feb 22, 2026 @ 8:44am (Africa/Maseru)
Feb 21, 2026
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on Jul 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to irish-2 trailhead (-33.967510, 18.936630)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Irish 2 located?
      Irish 2 is located in MTO Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Jonkershoek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.96751, 18.93663.
      ▼ How hard is Irish 2?
      Irish 2 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Irish 2?
      Irish 2 has 256 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 914 ft to 1,134 ft.
      ▼ Is Irish 2 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Irish 2 is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Irish 2?
      Irish 2 is 4,446 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Irish 2?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Irish 2. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Irish 2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Irish 2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Irish 2?
      The estimated time to ride Irish 2 is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 4,446 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Irish 2?
      Irish 2 is a very popular trail. There have been 4,948 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,393 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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