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1,857 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-158 ft
Descent
00:02:50
Avg time
-152 ft
Altitude change
1,253 ft
Altitude min
1,412 ft
Altitude max
1,405 ft
Altitude start
1,253 ft
Altitude end
-8.2%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
351 ft
Distance climb
1,293 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:02:50
Avg time

Mitchells Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Banhoek Conservancy Trails
    Stellenbosch
  • Ref Number
    BC14
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #118651 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,446 in Mountain Biking · South Africa
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    Banhoek Conservancy

Descent off-camber and slippery in places. Can be quite a challenge if taken too fast.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mitchells located?
      Mitchells is located in Banhoek Conservancy Trails, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Banhoek Conservancy Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.93068, 18.93554.
      ▼ How hard is Mitchells?
      Mitchells is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mitchells?
      Mitchells has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 158 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,253 ft to 1,412 ft.
      ▼ Is Mitchells a point to point trail?
      Mitchells is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Mitchells?
      Mitchells is 1,857 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mitchells?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mitchells. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mitchells?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mitchells are:
      • January (4 activities)
      • December (4 activities)
      • April (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mitchells? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mitchells are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mitchells?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Mitchells. The trail is 1,857 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mitchells?
      Mitchells is a moderately popular trail. There have been 346 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 386 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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