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1.8 miles
Distance
424 ft
Climb
-448 ft
Descent
00:23:52
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
1,365 ft
Altitude min
1,631 ft
Altitude max
1,389 ft
Altitude start
1,365 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-77.5%
Grade max
50.3%
Grade min
4,646 ft
Distance climb
3,976 ft
Distance down
1,106 ft
Distance flat
00:23:52
Avg time
Upper Fire Hut Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMTO Jonkershoek
Stellenbosch -
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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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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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2012
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Land OwnerMTO Group
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6 Months
- 16 rides
- 20 miles avg distance
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- 73 rides
- Last: Jan 2, 2026
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Directions to upper-fire-hut trailhead
(-33.986930, 18.946320)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Fire Hut
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Where is Upper Fire Hut located?
Upper Fire Hut is located in MTO Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Jonkershoek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.98693, 18.94632.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Fire Hut?
Upper Fire Hut has 424 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 448 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,365 ft to 1,631 ft.
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Is Upper Fire Hut a point to point trail?
Yes, Upper Fire Hut is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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How long is Upper Fire Hut?
Upper Fire Hut is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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