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GREEN ROUTE-OPEN


A fun route in a remote valley. With a river crossing that can be deep after rain so not ideal for Ebikes

The last section into the forest (Chameleon Cascade) is a technical descent but can be cut out


Distance: 23km
Elevation: 620m
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
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POINTS OF INTEREST
TO LOOK OUT FOR
​EN ROUTE ON THE
GREEN LONG ROUTE OPEN 

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● STRAWBERRY HILL
A guest house with a focus on mountain biking. The farm hosts the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy office.
​The farm is named after the wild strawberries that used to grow here. 


MC'S DOWNHILL
A section of trail sponsored by a legendary Australian mountain biker who visited the area for the annual Pumpkin Festival race. 

TROGAN ESCAPE
A wattle thicket known to hide a special bird

SHORTCUT: COETZEE’S REST
The private cemetery of the Coetzee family that have farmed here for 5 generations. AT THIS POINT THE SHORT ROUTE SPLITS OFF


● BRACKENHILLS
A luxury tented camp with an abundance of local game. A CapeNature partnership site.

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NOUKRAANS BOSKAMP


OLD MILL
The Coetzee family milled wheat for the whole district in the 1800s. The mill was closed in 1880. The farm was later divided equally between 3 children – including a daughter (which was unusual in those days).


PORCUPINE VALLEY
You’ll undoubtedly see a quill or two here, but as porcupines are nocturnal, you’ll only see them at night. There are many of them across the conservancy. Here there is a river crossing without a bridge that can be deep after heavy rain so not ideal for Ebikes.


JACKAL BUZZARD JAUNT
A common resident. Listen for its distinctive call, much like a jackal. Recognized by its rich brown rufous breast. Listed as least concern in the red data book.


● HONEYWOOD FARM
The guest farm sells raw honey and provides pollination services. Guest houses are spread across the farm. 


BRYANS TRUNDLE
This section of trail was sponsored by a legendary mountain biker called Bryan.


BUSH BUCK DOMAIN
Bush back are common across the conservancy. They prefer thick bush. The male is very dark with white banded legs. The females are light brown and smaller. 


CHAMELEON CASCADE-technical
Dont miss this final fun jaunt down into the indigenous forest where the chameleons lurk on the tight switchbacks.


FOREST SWITCHBACKS
13 switchbacks in species-rich Afrotemperate Forest. South African forests have the highest biodiversity of all temperate forests: 3 to 7 times richer than any other forests in the southern hemisphere. The conservancy has a small tree nursery that you can visit at the office.


● FOREST LODGE
One of the cottages available for rent on Strawberry Hill.

OUR OTHER TRAILS 

Here’s a snapshot of the trails you can ride: 
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Download overview of mountain bike routes here.
This trail network was funded by the Table Mountain Fund to showcase the biodiversity across the landscape, working with multiple partners support conservation activities. The trails include over 150km of single track and jeep track that traverse indigenous forest, mountain fynbos renosterveld and productive farmland. 

The trails were built by beasts* and pimped by man.** 

Respect the trail builders, follow the rules, ride safe & have fun!


*Mainly cow, sheep, bushbuck and the occasional leopard

**People who live and work here and love riding bikes ​
​LIABILITY
The Grootvadersbosch Conservancy Trust Board, partner organizations, funders, landowners and/or its employees and/or its successors in title shall not be liable for any damage, loss, theft, injury, accident or death suffered by any person, howsoever caused. Right of Admission Reserved. Ride at own risk.
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TRAIL RULES
​​No picking flowers. No fires. No smoking. No camping. No littering. No picnicking. No swimming. No pets. No helmet, no ride. Please stay on the marked routes. We promise they are the coolest. Please close any fences that you open (but you are probably lost if there is no fence bridge). Approach animals with caution. Please be extra careful when approaching sheep as they can easily injure themselves if startled. Ride all fence bridges at your own risk. Walk them if you are unsure.

CONTACT THE
​GROOTVADERSBOSCH CONSERVANCY

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OFFICE HOURS: Mon to Thu: 7:30am to 5pm. Friday: 730 to 4pm. We are closed every second Friday.
MTB PERMITS: Available all hours at the Office (Cash in honesty box or Snapscan)

email

[email protected]
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phone

079 335 0269 (whatsapp)

address

Map & Directions here

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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  • What we do
    • Protecting Rivers >
      • IUCN Tradouw Redfin Project
    • Alien Clearing
    • Training
    • Environmental Education
    • Forest Restoration >
      • IKI Restoration project
    • Fire
  • Play
    • Ride >
      • Red Route-Open
      • Blue Route-open
      • Black Route-open
      • Green Route-open
    • Birding
    • Guided Walks
  • Stay
  • Contact