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1,814 ft
Distance
-219 ft
Descent
00:07:18
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
00:07:18
Avg time

Mach 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    MTO Jonkershoek
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #101849 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63058 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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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 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:53am
Oct 14, 2024
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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
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Apr 1, 2021 @ 4:02am
Apr 1, 2021
reporter Closed due to fire damage
May 31, 2020 @ 6:32pm
May 31, 2020
reporter Trails open subject to Covid Level 3 guidelines
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        Directions to mach-1-95708 trailhead (-33.973520, 18.950830)

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        youtuber The next step in her progression.. Jumping a...
        26:15 | 272 | Sep 23, 2023 , Stellenbosch
        youtuber Whoever stuck a trail in here is a genius
        16:32 | 315 | Feb 25, 2023 , Stellenbosch
        full throttle
        0:26 | 293 | Sep 22, 2020 , Stellenbosch
        WP DHi round 3 Jonkershoek 2017
        2:51 | 389 | Aug 23, 2017 , Stellenbosch

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        • By craig1451 & contributors
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mach 1

        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.

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