Hellsend Dirt Compound

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Updated 2 hours ago · 🗺️ Western Cape (province average)

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15°C

Partly cloudy · Good riding

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Marginal — Rideable

Overcast with 0% chance of rain — likely dry but keep an eye on the forecast.

💧 Precipitation 0%

💦 Humidity 90%

💨 Wind 10 km/h

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Hellsend Dirt Compound sits at the end of the iconic Helshoogte Pass outside Stellenbosch and is unlike anything else in South African mountain biking. Created and maintained by The Trails Crew — the same team behind some of South Africa’s best trail-building projects — Hellsend is a private freeride and dirt jump compound that showcases the absolute pinnacle of domestic trail craftsmanship.

What to Expect

The compound features progressive dirt jump lines from beginner-friendly small rollers all the way up to expert-level large gap jumps that have attracted World Cup riders and international pros. The Flow Line is a continuous bermed descent of rhythmic perfection. Expert DH lines drop from the upper property and the freeride zone includes wall rides, drops and gap features that put Hellsend firmly on the global gravity riding map.

Hellsend is not a public trail — access is by open session only (announced via Instagram @hellsend_dirtcompound) or by booking a private shoot or event through The Trails Crew. The annual Hellsend Dirt Party is one of the most anticipated events in the SA MTB calendar, attracting the country’s best gravity riders.

Important: Check Instagram @hellsend_dirtcompound for open session dates before travelling. The compound is currently closed to casual access except during announced sessions.

Getting There

Located on the R310 Helshoogte Pass Road between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. GPS: -33.9089, 18.9312. Follow Instagram for access directions on open session days.

Trail Overview

📍 Location	Helshoogte Pass Road (R310), Stellenbosch, Western Cape
📏 Total Distance	varieskm of trails
⚡ Difficulty	Intermediate to Expert
🚵 Discipline	MTB
🛤️ Trail Type	Dirt Jumps, Freeride Lines, DH Trails
🪨 Surface	Compacted dirt and shaped features — expertly built
🕐 Opening Hours	Dirt Jump Lines,Freeride Features,DH Lines,Wall Rides,Expert Gap Jumps,Spectator Areas
🏘️ Nearest Town	South Africa’s premier private dirt compound and freeride park on Helshoogte Pass — purpose-built by The Trails Crew with world-class dirt jump lines from beginner to expert, the infamous Flow Line and expert DH descents. Home of the annual Hellsend Dirt Party and regular Open Sessions.

Trail Listings

Trail Name	Distance	Difficulty
Dirt Jump Lines (Beginner to Expert)	varies	Green to Black (progressive dirt jump lines from small rollers to large gap jumps)
Flow Line	varies	Blue-Red (bermed flow trail)
DH Lines	varies	Black (technical downhill lines from upper mountain)
Freeride Zone	varies	Black (wall rides, drops, gap jumps — expert only)

Permits & Costs

Cost: Open Sessions announced via Instagram @hellsend_dirtcompound — entry fee applies per open session. Private shoots and events bookable via thetrailscrew.com
Where to buy: Open Sessions on selected dates only — announced via Instagram. Private events by arrangement.