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1.2 miles
Distance
256 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:14:15
Avg time
226 ft
Altitude change
808 ft
Altitude min
1,034 ft
Altitude max
808 ft
Altitude start
1,033 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
-14.7%
Grade max
24.7%
Grade min
4,747 ft
Distance climb
1,155 ft
Distance down
495 ft
Distance flat
00:14:15
Avg time

Yellow04a Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #151366 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34048 in E-Biking
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  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy

Farm road, includes Wolwedans Vastrap: sustained climb

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  • 14 miles average
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  • 24 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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Jul 24, 2024
 reporter All trails are closed due to the extreme wet conditions for rider safety and to limit trail damage
Jul 24, 2024 @ 1:02am
Jul 24, 2024
 reporter All trails are closed due to the extreme wet conditions for rider safety and to limit trail damage
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        Directions to yellow04a trailhead (-33.926510, 18.797150)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow04a

        ▼ Where is Yellow04a located?
        Yellow04a is located in Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.92651, 18.79715.
        ▼ How hard is Yellow04a?
        Yellow04a is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yellow04a?
        Yellow04a has 78 m of elevation gain. The trail has 9 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 246 m to 315 m.
        ▼ How long is Yellow04a?
        Yellow04a is 2.0 km long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yellow04a?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Yellow04a. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yellow04a?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Yellow04a are:
        • February (8 activities)
        • September (8 activities)
        • May (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Yellow04a? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellow04a are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Yellow04a?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Yellow04a. The trail is 2.0 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Yellow04a?
        Yellow04a is a very popular trail. There have been 1,485 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,649 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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