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1,565 ft
Distance
-163 ft
Descent
00:01:15
Avg time
-181 ft
Altitude change
1,555 ft
Altitude min
1,737 ft
Altitude max
1,737 ft
Altitude start
1,555 ft
Altitude end
-11.6%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
1,394 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:01:15
Avg time

Iron Monkey 4 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    MTO Jonkershoek
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #120705 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12922 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,466 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #137 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    MTO Group

Freshening up of the Old DH track. Snaking single track with fast flat turns. Very natural, rocks, roots and tree stumps

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Iron Monkey 4 Trail Reports

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Jul 26, 2026 @ 10:30am (Africa/Maseru)
Jul 26, 2026
Work on trail in progress. Not for the unskilled to ride...
Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am
Oct 14, 2024
reporter
Aug 18, 2024 @ 10:43am
Aug 18, 2024
Mar 12, 2022 @ 11:25pm
Mar 12, 2022
Pretty slimy in the rain... Trail marking can do with some work...
Apr 1, 2021 @ 3:50am
Apr 1, 2021
reporter Closed due to fire damage
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on Jul 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to iron-monkey-4 trailhead (-33.960770, 18.946530)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Mullerbmichael
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Iron Monkey 4 located?
      Iron Monkey 4 is located in MTO Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Jonkershoek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.96077, 18.94653.
      ▼ How hard is Iron Monkey 4?
      Iron Monkey 4 is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Iron Monkey 4?
      The trail has 163 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,555 ft to 1,737 ft.
      ▼ How long is Iron Monkey 4?
      Iron Monkey 4 is 1,565 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Iron Monkey 4?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Iron Monkey 4. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Iron Monkey 4? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Iron Monkey 4 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Iron Monkey 4?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Iron Monkey 4. The trail is 1,565 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 4?
      Iron Monkey 4 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,385 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,589 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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