more stats
2,808 ft
Distance
-387 ft
Descent
00:03:35
Avg time
-387 ft
Altitude change
1,156 ft
Altitude min
1,543 ft
Altitude max
1,543 ft
Altitude start
1,155 ft
Altitude end
-13.8%
Grade
-42%
Grade max
4.2%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
2,549 ft
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:03:35
Avg time

Iron Monkey 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    MTO Jonkershoek
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #102279 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29356 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,259 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #446 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    MTO Group

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Iron Monkey 3 is a 856 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Stellenbosch. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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Iron Monkey 3 Trail Reports

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May 1, 2026 @ 10:15am (Africa/Maseru)
May 1, 2026
Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am
Oct 14, 2024
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Nov 25, 2023 @ 1:06am
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May 21, 2023 @ 3:05am
May 21, 2023
Trail is due for some maintenance... Rutting due to water run-off, etc. Beware... hard packed clay is slick this time of year
Mar 12, 2022 @ 11:25pm
Mar 12, 2022
Pretty slimy in the rain...
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Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Directions to iron-monkey-3 trailhead (-33.962040, 18.942120)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Mullerbmichael
      This is not a blue trail but a black. It’s also now called Iron Monkey.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Iron Monkey 3 located?
      Iron Monkey 3 is located in MTO Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Jonkershoek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.96204, 18.94212.
      ▼ How hard is Iron Monkey 3?
      Iron Monkey 3 is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Iron Monkey 3?
      The trail has 387 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,156 ft to 1,543 ft.
      ▼ Is Iron Monkey 3 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Iron Monkey 3 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Iron Monkey 3?
      Iron Monkey 3 is 2,808 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Iron Monkey 3?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Iron Monkey 3. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Iron Monkey 3?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Iron Monkey 3 are:
      • March (15 activities)
      • November (12 activities)
      • October (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Iron Monkey 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Iron Monkey 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Iron Monkey 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Iron Monkey 3. The trail is 2,808 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Iron Monkey 3?
      Iron Monkey 3 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,121 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,129 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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