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1,526 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-259 ft
Descent
00:03:11
Avg time
-251 ft
Altitude change
1,756 ft
Altitude min
2,007 ft
Altitude max
2,007 ft
Altitude start
1,755 ft
Altitude end
-16.4%
Grade
-41.1%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
220 ft
Distance climb
1,306 ft
Distance down
00:03:11
Avg time

Iron Monkey Top Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    MTO Jonkershoek
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #79151 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18419 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #982 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #237 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Season
    all year
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    MTO Group

Built by Hylton Turvey and Bennet Nel in late 2013, this trail is a great to develop skills because all the obstacles have chicken runs around them.

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 78 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Iron Monkey Top 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...
May 1, 2026 @ 10:15am (Africa/Maseru)
May 1, 2026
 Pretty washed out and rocky...
Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am
Oct 14, 2024
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Aug 18, 2024 @ 10:43am
Aug 18, 2024
Jun 8, 2022 @ 1:07am
Jun 8, 2022
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on Jul 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to iron-monkey-top trailhead (-33.961480, 18.950330)
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      11:35 | 984 | Oct 26, 2020 , Stellenbosch
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      3:41 | 338 | Mar 24, 2015 , Stellenbosch

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

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      EWC #3 Jonkershoek FULL ENDURO
      ★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 4,603 ft • 13 • Loop • Race •
      EWC Enduro Series- Round 3 - Jonkershoek Full Enduro (Western Cape Champs)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Iron Monkey Top located?
      Iron Monkey Top is located in MTO Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Jonkershoek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.96148, 18.95033.
      ▼ How hard is Iron Monkey Top?
      Iron Monkey Top is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 16.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Iron Monkey Top?
      Iron Monkey Top has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 259 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,756 ft to 2,007 ft.
      ▼ How long is Iron Monkey Top?
      Iron Monkey Top is 1,526 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Iron Monkey Top?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Iron Monkey Top. 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 Top?
      Iron Monkey Top is best visited during: all year.
      ▼ How do I access Iron Monkey Top? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Iron Monkey Top are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Iron Monkey Top?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Iron Monkey Top. The trail is 1,526 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 Top?
      Iron Monkey Top is a moderately popular trail. There have been 991 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,086 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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