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1,814 ft
Distance
-219 ft
Descent
00:01:03
Avg time
-220 ft
Altitude change
917 ft
Altitude min
1,137 ft
Altitude max
1,137 ft
Altitude start
919 ft
Altitude end
-12.2%
Grade
-27.7%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
1,775 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:01:03
Avg time

Mach 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    MTO Jonkershoek
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #110661 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29539 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,362 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #456 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    MTO Group

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AI Generated Description

Mach 1 is a 553 m moderately popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Stellenbosch. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. It features berm, drop, jump and gap jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsDropsJumps

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 47 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Mach 1 Trail Reports

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Aug 30, 2026 @ 9:56am (Africa/Maseru)
Aug 30, 2026
Not approved
Trail is blown out with massive braking holes... Needs a LOAD of work
Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:53am
Oct 14, 2024
reporter
Aug 21, 2022 @ 12:44am
Aug 21, 2022
Trail is not really bedded in proper... Can do with some compaction. Fresh cut trails in Jonkershoek do not last in wet conditions... Only old...
Jun 8, 2022 @ 1:11am
Jun 8, 2022
Apr 1, 2021 @ 4:02am
Apr 1, 2021
reporter Closed due to fire damage
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Status:
on Oct 14, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mach-1-95708 trailhead (-33.973520, 18.950830)

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      Videos

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      youtuber The next step in her progression.. Jumping a...
      mtb
      26:15 | 297 | Sep 23, 2023 , Stellenbosch
      youtuber Whoever stuck a trail in here is a genius
      mtb
      16:32 | 335 | Feb 25, 2023 , Stellenbosch
      full throttle
      mtb
      0:26 | 297 | Sep 22, 2020 , Stellenbosch
      WP DHi round 3 Jonkershoek 2017
      mtb
      2:51 | 391 | Aug 23, 2017 , Stellenbosch

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      • By craig1451 & contributors
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mach 1 located?
      Mach 1 is located in MTO Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Jonkershoek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.97352, 18.95083.
      ▼ How hard is Mach 1?
      Mach 1 is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mach 1?
      The trail has 219 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 917 ft to 1,137 ft.
      ▼ Is Mach 1 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Mach 1 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mach 1?
      Mach 1 is 1,814 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mach 1?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mach 1. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mach 1?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mach 1 are:
      • March (11 activities)
      • February (10 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mach 1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mach 1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mach 1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Mach 1. The trail is 1,814 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mach 1?
      Mach 1 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 466 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 524 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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