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843 ft
Distance
-132 ft
Descent
00:03:45
Avg time
-132 ft
Altitude change
2,067 ft
Altitude min
2,199 ft
Altitude max
2,199 ft
Altitude start
2,067 ft
Altitude end
-15.7%
Grade
-32.1%
Grade max
-6.1%
Grade min
843 ft
Distance down
00:03:45
Avg time
IronMonkeyUpper Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMTO Jonkershoek
Stellenbosch -
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking#54224 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular In Reverse
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump
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Land OwnerMTO Group
Advance single track with bigger drops and some jumps.
Splits of Armageddon trail just before the road crossing between Armageddon 8 & 7.
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6 Months
- 21 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to ironmonkeyupper trailhead
(-33.958980, 18.949540)
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Routes with this trail
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Flowy and smooth ride up Irish to Armageddon, before heading up to Neverending story and cruising down...
21 miles • 5,436 ft • 19 • Loop • Race •
Full Enduro route for the 2021 Enduro Western Cape Jonkershoek event. 31 October.
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Jonkershoek MTO Trail PassesTrail Pass
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Frequently Asked Questions About IronMonkeyUpper
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Where is IronMonkeyUpper located?
IronMonkeyUpper is located in MTO Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Jonkershoek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.95898, 18.94954.
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What is the elevation gain for IronMonkeyUpper?
The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,067 ft to 2,199 ft.
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Is IronMonkeyUpper a point to point trail?
Yes, IronMonkeyUpper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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How long is IronMonkeyUpper?
IronMonkeyUpper is 843 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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