Qolorha Forest MTB Trail (Closest City/Town: Stutterheim)
Qolorha ForestCLOSEST TOWN > Stutterheim DISTANCE > Options from 8km to 17km along a circular route
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| All trails start and end at the Qolorha Forest picnic site with the routes traversing diverse forest and woodland. On your bike All trails start and end at the Qolorha Forest picnic site with the routes traversing a range of diverse forest and woodland environs. This is a summer rainfall area with snow in winter. Conditions may be wet for large parts of the year so fit a crud-catcher. The short 8 km return ride loops along management roads and sandy singletrack, passing through pristine forests where waterfalls cascade down to the dam. There is a 17 km circular route as well, which is more of a challenge. Follow a jeep track traversing a mix of indigenous forest, open grassland and plantations, with possible sightings of samango monkeys and the Cape parrot along the way. There are several water points on the circuit. Riders congregate here annually in May to take part in the Amatole Challenge. Off your bike Qolorha forest boasts indigenous high forest on both the south and north slopes of the Amatole Mountain range, resulting in a rich and diverse fauna and flora. The wonderful hiking trails through the amatole ranges are rated as some of South Africa’s most scenic. Superb fly-fishing is possible on the gubu Dam. Other possibilities include 4x4 trails, horse-riding, rock-climbing and kayaking. CONTACT GPS S-32.533739 E27.348091 Weather:
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FAST FACTSGRADING: Moderate DURATION: From 1 to 3 hours CONFIGURATION : Circular START POINT: Start at the Qolorha Forest picnic site TERRAIN: Sandy single track and management roads MAP: Maps available from office MORE INFORMATION: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:Public access FACILITIES: Ablutions, picnic sites, camping site, no cell phone reception BEWARE OF: |
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