Located within the massive Klipriviersburg Nature Reserve, which spans an impressive 450ha land, is Thaba Trails. Riddled with impala, wildebeest and springbok, you’ll be treated to some epic wildlife views as you make your way through 30km of trail and over 650m of ascent. This unique venue is a mere 8km outside of JHB city centre and is fantastic for those who want a quick escape form the hustle of city living.
Well-marked trails offer riders peace of mind, indicating the expected level of difficulty of each route, colour coded in yellow, green, blue and black. For novices, the yellow 6km route is advised as it is not as technical and consists mostly of jeep-track with a lick of single-track. For riders who are more experienced, the green trail offers roughly 15km of more technical terrain with two challenging hills to get the blood flowing.
The blue trail sections are quite technical and are suited to riders who are experienced. Riders have the option to combine the green and blue trails for a 30km ride, but we advise a considerable level of fitness before attempting this.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thabatrails
Call: 082 900 0749
Avianto Trails
Situated in the Muldersdrift area in Gauteng, Avianto Trails caters to MTB riders of all fitness levels, form beginners to advanced. A fantastic ride in the countryside consisting of well-maintained single-track routes.
For beginners, the green loop offers a friendly 6km introduction to mountain biking, while the blue loop, which stretches roughly 19km can be tackled as your skill level and confidence on the bike increases. The advanced black route has been designed for skilled riders, so be sure to proceed with caution. The various MTB routes is never more than 2km from the Avianto clubhouse, meaning you’re always a stone’s throw away from help should you experience technical difficulties.
Website: https://www.avianto.co.za/leisure/sportspark/
Email: [email protected]
Northern Farm MTB Park
Known to many as the Diepsloot Nature Reserve, this MTB park is truly one of Jozi’s best kept secrets. It boasts with over 2500ha of lush green grasslands and dams. The reserve is also home to approximately 270 different bird species.
Northern Farm MTB park has multiple recreational activities on offer, such as horse riding, hiking and bird watching. The ideal getaway for the entire family if you want to keep the little ones entertained while you set the MTB trails alight.
There are roughly 4 routes with distances ranging from 8km to 62km in total which you can choose from based on your level of fitness and confidence in the saddle. They also have a hire-a-bike facility available if you’re travelling light (or forgot yours at home for some reason).
Website: https://northernfarm.org/
Call: 083 879 4449
