Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve MTB Trail (Closest City/Town: Paarl)
Western Cape - Cape Peninsula & Winelands
Paarl Mountain Nature ReserveCLOSEST TOWN > Paarl TRAIL DESTINATION > Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve DISTANCE > 4–20km
GRADING > Easy |
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OVERVIEW The Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve, with its giant granite boulders dating back more than 500 million years, provides a spectacular backdrop to this enjoyable MTB ride. Leisure cruising on good dirt roads with a gentle gradient makes this trail suitable for the whole family.
On your bike Starting at the entrance to the Paarl Nature Reserve, various options from 4km to 20km are on offer providing leisurely riding on good dirt roads with a gentle gradient. Various circular loops offer great views of the Boland mountains and across False Bay towards Cape Point in the distance. The trail takes you right up to the Afrikaanse Taal Monument, the Victoria Dam and Paarl Rock. In winter, the waterfalls are pumping and the dams full, but expect the roads to be dusty on dry summer days (vehicles do use these roads, so beware).
Off the bike Paarl is located within the heart of the Cape Winelands; check out the Taal Monument, sample country cuisine or go wine tasting at award-winning estates.
CONTACT: For local MTB info: contact Cornerstone Cycles, tel: +27 21 870 1465 Website: www.paarlmtb.com Tel: +27 44 872 3829 GPS: 33º44’0.70”S 18º55’56.68”E Weather: {weather Paarl, South Africa} |
FAST FACTSGRADING: Easy DURATION: 30 minutes CONFIGURATION : Various: 4–20km START POINT: Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve parking area TERRAIN: Gravel jeep track; dirt road; some footpaths VIDEOS: Click here.... MAP: From gate or Paarl Tourism Bureau - 073 708 2835 trail not marked CELL RECEPTION: 100% coverage ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Entry fee per car (bikes free) FACILITIES: Safe parking inside reserve gates; ablutions BEWARE OF: Hikers |
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HOW TO GET THERE
Don’t go in summer – red-hot temperatures. |
