Although there is currently no designated MTB Route, plenty of riding opportunities exist on the network of jeep tracks within the reserve. Crank into granny gear along a gnarly climb to the top of the mountain for a breathtaking view of Walker Bay, Caledon and Bredasdorp. The terrain varies between rocky and sandy, but the overall road surface is good. The trail traverses pristine fynbos and, if you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of klipspringer, duiker, rhebuck, baboon or some of the other small mammals inhabiting the nature reserve.

Off your bike

Hills and remnant forests, rivers and rock pools and mountain views of the distant sea attract hikers, bird-watchers and nature lovers to this little-known nature reserve, 37 km inland from Hermanus. Shady campsites and basic overnight cabins provide a back-to-nature experience.

CONTACT
Route information: Cape Nature Conservation, Walker Bay
Address: 16 17th Avenue, Voëlklip, Hermanus, 7200
Telephone: 028 314 0018 or 425 5020
Email: cncelana@maxitec.co.za
Website : www.capenature.co.za

[ FAST FACTS ]

• GRADING: Difficult
  
  
• DURATION: Your choice
  
  
• CONFIGURATION :
  
  
• START POINT: Start at the entrance to the reserve
  
  
• TERRAIN: Jeep tracks, rocky and sandy but the overall road surface is good
  
  
• MAP: The 4x4 Jeep track map is indicated on the Salmonsdam Nature Reserve brochure
  
  
• MORE INFORMATION:
  
  
• ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: R18 per adult / R9 per child payable at the office at Salmonsdam Nature Reserve (028) 314 0018
  
  
• FACILITIES: Ablutions, Vodacom and Cell C reception only
  
  
• BEWARE OF: