Come and experience the beauty you never knew existed in the Western Cape before! The trail is challenging, but rewarding. Stop at the top of the climbs to absorb it all. The reward for your effort is fast, technical single track with breathtaking views!
ROUTE OVERVIEW
The route starts and ends at Welvanpas farm which is nestled between the beautiful Hawekwa and Groenberg mountain ranges. It is mainly single track and winds through orchard, vineyard, waterfalls and pristine fynbos.
It takes you up high unto Groenberg, before a descending steep, technical section down to the Kromme River. Here you can choose the challenging, very steep finish towards the river or an (equally) challenging chicken run. Hereafter it runs on the banks of the tranquil stream through a natural forest. The second part of the route takes you towards Bainskloof Pass, up a thigh-testing single track climb and finally back towards Welvanpas Farm, on single track carved into the steep slopes of the Bainskloof foothills.
Terms & Conditions of riding Bain’s MTB Trails
No permit, no ride.
No helmet, no ride.
No littering.
No smoking.
Ride at own risk.
Working farms: be aware of farm traffic.
Beware of snakes.
Report any fallen trees and missing route markers.
BLUE ROUTE (15 KM)
APPROXIMATE TIME
1h15 to 2hrs
SKILL AND FITNESS LEVEL
Moderate
TERRAIN
Jeep track Single track Rocky river crossings
HIGHEST POINT ON THE ROUTE
At approximately 7km at an elevation of 360m above sea level.
Route 2 YELLOW ROUTE (17 KM)
APPROXIMATE TIME
1h45 to 2h30
SKILL AND FITNESS LEVEL
Good technical skills and high fitness levels required.
TERRAIN
Rocky jeep track River crossings Logging roads Flowing single track
HIGHEST POINT ON THE ROUTE
At approximately 8km at an elevation of 660m above sea level.
Route 2 BLACK ROUTE (27 KM)
APPROXIMATE TIME
2h30 to 4h00
SKILL AND FITNESS LEVEL
For the more advanced, fit riders, as there are sections that are quite technical.
TERRAIN
Jeep track Single track Rocky sections
Relatively shielded from wind and sun, which makes it good for summer riding.
HIGHEST POINT ON THE ROUTE
770m above sea level.
Route 3 WHITE ROUTE (29 KM)
APPROXIMATE TIME
2h30 – 3h30
SKILL AND FITNESS LEVEL
Advanced technical skills and high fitness levels required.
TERRAIN
Steep single track descents Steep climbs Fast, flowing single track Forest, fynbos Free-fall river crossings Orchards
HIGHEST POINT ON THE ROUTE
Various peaks, with the highest @ 24.5km at an elevation of 410m above sea level.
Contact Details
- Email: welvanpas@gmail.com
- Phone: 021 864 1239
- Website: www.welvanpas.co.za
