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3,809 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:06:09
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
4,454 ft
Altitude min
4,477 ft
Altitude max
4,459 ft
Altitude start
4,462 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
1,273 ft
Distance climb
1,070 ft
Distance down
1,463 ft
Distance flat
00:06:09
Avg time

Simons Folly Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119223 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134045 in E-Biking
    • #115547 in Trail Running
    • #349662 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,452 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,486 in E-Biking
    • #2,146 in Trail Running
    • #4,654 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Johannesburg

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AI Generated Description

Simons Folly is a 1 km less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Diepsloot. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 12 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Trails are marshalled. Trail permits are required. Number Boards must be displayed on front of bike and Trail Permits presented on request. Rogue riders are prosecuted. No exceptions.

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  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 18 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Simons Folly Trail Reports

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Jun 7, 2020 @ 8:38am
Jun 7, 2020
reporter Open, Covid19 regulations apply
May 22, 2020 @ 8:28pm
May 22, 2020
reporter Closed Due to Covid Virus Lockdown. Opening soon
Jun 28, 2019 @ 10:33pm
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May 1, 2017 @ 6:16am
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Apr 19, 2017 @ 10:36am
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on Jun 7, 2020
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Simons Folly located?
      Simons Folly is located in Northern Farm (Diepsloot Nature Reserve), Diepsloot, South Africa. It is part of the Northern Farm (Diepsloot Nature Reserve) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -25.93209, 27.95738.
      ▼ How hard is Simons Folly?
      Simons Folly is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Simons Folly?
      Simons Folly has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,454 ft to 4,477 ft.
      ▼ Is Simons Folly a point to point trail?
      Simons Folly is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Simons Folly?
      Simons Folly is 3,809 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Simons Folly?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Simons Folly. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Simons Folly? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Simons Folly are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Simons Folly?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Simons Folly. The trail is 3,809 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Simons Folly?
      Simons Folly is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 880 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,356 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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