Olifantspoort Farm (Closest City/Town: Rustenberg)
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Olifantspoort Farm MTBCLOSEST TOWN > Rustenberg TRAIL DESTINATION > Olifantspoort DISTANCE > Up to 100 km
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OVERVIEW Olifantspoort Farm has several route options along farm utility roads out onto the public dirt roads in the area or a bit of freeriding. On your bike
As the terrain is rocky, thorny and demanding, this is not the ideal venue to bring a fledgling mountain biker. The bush dies down in winter so, if you can bear the cold, this is a much better time to arrange a cycling weekend at Olifantspoort – you can see better and the tracks are not clogged with thriving, dense plant matter. The core business of this farm is a cattle breeding programme, so please close all gates behind you. On the opposite side of the R24, there are an infinite number of hardpack and slate dirt roads which can be ridden. Start exploring from just after the Hex River bridge, following the Hex River and then the Sart River, before popping out 32 km later on the R24 opposite the R560 Hekpoort Road. For an epic 100 km ride, why not then turn right onto the R24 to Maanhaarrand and ride over Breedtsnek? (see Breedtsnek Road Route on this site)
Off the bike Two-day team building activities can be arranged with the spirit of Adventure Centre. Phone Oliver Page on 072 410 7870. CONTACT: Route information: Allan or Melanie Retief, Olifantspoort Address: PO Box 215, Kroondal, 0350 Telephone: 014 577 3321 or 083 374 0600 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it GPS: -25.833332 27.250000 Weather: {weather Rustenburg, South Africa} |
FAST FACTSGRADING: Intermediate DURATION: Self-determined CONFIGURATION : Variety of routes and distances up to 100 km START POINT: Olifantspoort Farm TERRAIN: Rocky and thorny MAP: Refer to the Automobile Association’s (AA) Magaliesberg map to plan your ride options. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Day visitors welcome FACILITIES: Self catering accommodation for four in a colonial-style cottage BEWARE OF: Tarred roads in the area are very busy with high-speed traffic so keep your eyes open. |
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