Scenic trails through rosemary fields and bluegum woodland near Pretoria — 5km, 10km and 33km colour-coded loops for all levels, with bike rentals available. Rosemary Hill is one of Pretoria East’s best-loved trail venues with a quality café and consistently well-maintained singletrack.
15km of free urban MTB through the Braamfontein Spruit corridor to Emmarentia Dam — one of Johannesburg’s most popular weekend rides, connecting the city’s green belt from Randburg to the dam through leafy northern suburbs. Free, public and accessible from dozens of street entry points.
A 40km advanced endurance challenge in Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve near Heidelberg — 600m+ elevation gain through rocky Highveld terrain with steep climbs, technical descents and panoramic views over the southern Gauteng plains. One of the most demanding trails in the Gauteng nature reserve system.
Over 60km of fast flowing singletrack north of Johannesburg — Northern Farm is Gauteng’s most-ridden MTB venue, a local institution with trails for all levels from beginner green loops to advanced 60km days, and a legendary post-ride café. Located in Fourways, 25km from the Johannesburg CBD.
The 20km red route — Northern Farm’s intermediate step-up loop with longer climbs and more technical singletrack than the blue circuit. The choice for regular Northern Farm riders seeking more challenge on the city’s most popular trail network.
The most technically demanding trail at Van Gaalen — the Pofadder extension takes riders off the flowing singletrack network and onto big drops, loose rocky descents and committing technical features. Advanced riders who have ridden the Van Gaalen network before come back specifically for Pofadder.
5km of rocky singletrack on an urban granite koppie in Johannesburg’s Melville suburb — steep climbs, city views and Iron Age ruins on a short but genuinely technical urban trail. A hidden gem 5km from the Johannesburg CBD, accessible by guided tour only.
Easy 10km flowing singletrack through the historic Modderfontein Reserve — manicured grounds, large old trees and a scenic dam make this the most beautifully maintained MTB setting in Johannesburg. A perfect beginner and family ride on excellent trail surface in a unique historic property.
15km of easy to intermediate singletrack through a beautiful historic estate east of Johannesburg — the Modderfontein Reserve’s combination of manicured grounds, century-old trees, dam views and natural bushveld creates one of the most aesthetically rewarding trail experiences in the city, suitable for all ability levels.
A short scenic kloof trail with waterfalls in east Pretoria — Moreleta Kloof’s 5km of easy forest singletrack through a wooded ravine with stream crossings and a waterfall is the most charming beginner and family MTB destination in the greater Pretoria area. Free entry, open daily.