8km of easy flowing singletrack through light woodland east of Pretoria — a quiet community trail network in the Woodlands suburb suitable for beginners, casual riders and families wanting a no-fuss local ride close to the Pretoria East amenities.
The advanced black route at Thaba Eco Hotel — 15km of steep rocky climbs and technical descents south of Johannesburg. The most demanding trail at one of Gauteng’s best-resourced MTB venues, with hotel accommodation, a quality restaurant and 50km+ of colour-coded trails on the same property.
50km+ of colour-coded MTB trails at Thaba Eco Hotel south of Johannesburg — easy green loops to advanced black technical routes, with hotel accommodation on-site. Thaba is Gauteng’s most complete trail venue for riders wanting to combine serious singletrack with hotel-quality facilities.
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.
The 33km extended loop at Rosemary Hill — flowing intermediate singletrack through rosemary fields, bluegum woodland and scenic farm terrain east of Pretoria. With bike rentals available and a quality coffee shop, Rosemary Hill is one of Gauteng’s most complete trail day-trip destinations.
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.