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1.1 miles
Distance
218 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:10:24
Avg time
137 ft
Altitude change
1,382 ft
Altitude min
1,602 ft
Altitude max
1,384 ft
Altitude start
1,522 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
27.7%
Grade min
3,261 ft
Distance climb
1,821 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:10:24
Avg time
Nick Nacks Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBanhoek Conservancy Trails
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Ref NumberBC25
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#719 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
- #125 in E-Biking
- #4,873 in Trail Running
- #1,983 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonAll year
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2015
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Land OwnerBlauwklip Farm
Well known singletrack with great views of Simonsberg mountain .
Access Info
Permit at Banhoek Conservancy website or QR code or Boschendal bike Centre.
Trail Supporters
Banhoek ConservancySponsor
Golden Leaf Trail TeamMaintainer- Builder
Local Trail Association
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 58.3 km average
6 Months
- 26 rides
- 39.9 km avg distance
All
- 275 rides
- Last: Nov 7, 2026
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(-33.940080, 18.964070)
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Banhoek Conservancy and Boschendal Day PassTrail Pass
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