more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
230 ft
Climb
-1,274 ft
Descent
00:09:42
Avg time
-1,043 ft
Altitude change
919 ft
Altitude min
1,962 ft
Altitude max
1,962 ft
Altitude start
919 ft
Altitude end
-12.3%
Grade
-62.3%
Grade max
62.7%
Grade min
1,562 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
587 ft
Distance flat
00:09:42
Avg time

Red Phoenix Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    MTO Jonkershoek
    Stellenbosch
  • AKA
    Bennets Red
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #59231 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12520 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #726 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #121 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner

Challenging single track for experienced riders with above average technical skill level.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 182 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Red Phoenix Trail Reports

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Oct 10, 2026 @ 9:24am (Africa/Maseru)
Oct 10, 2026
Trail is running great...
Mar 16, 2025 @ 8:01am
Mar 16, 2025
Rejected
Trail is super dusty and blown out in corners... Fun, but it is going to need work...
Mar 16, 2025 @ 8:01am
Mar 16, 2025
Rejected
Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am
Oct 14, 2024
reporter
Dec 4, 2023 @ 3:08am
Dec 4, 2023
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on Oct 10, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to red-phoenix trailhead (-33.975840, 18.965360)

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      6:11 | 1191 | Oct 24, 2018 , Stellenbosch

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      Trail Products

      4.0 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 43%
      4 ★ 29%
      3 ★ 14%
      2 ★ 14%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      KylebrownCL
      In perfect condition, the team must have done loads of work recently. Very neat and tidy, pleasure to ride
      JazzAdams JazzAdams
      Rough raw and rutty top section, nice rock secitons. Lower section smooth and flow.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Phoenix located?
      Red Phoenix is located in MTO Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Jonkershoek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.97584, 18.96536.
      ▼ How hard is Red Phoenix?
      Red Phoenix is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Phoenix?
      Red Phoenix has 230 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,274 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 919 ft to 1,962 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Phoenix a point to point trail?
      Yes, Red Phoenix is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Phoenix?
      Red Phoenix is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Phoenix?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Red Phoenix. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Phoenix?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Phoenix are:
      • March (37 activities)
      • November (16 activities)
      • October (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Red Phoenix? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Phoenix are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Phoenix?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Red Phoenix. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Phoenix?
      Red Phoenix is a very popular trail. There have been 2,094 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,083 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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