Pepsi Pools MTB Trail (Closest City/Town: George)

Western Cape - Garden Route

Pepsi Pools MTB Trail

CLOSEST TOWN > George

TRAIL DESTINATION > Saasveld Campus

DISTANCE > 20km

GRADING > Easy to intermediate

OVERVIEW

This steep route meanders along gravel forestry roads through pine plantations blanketing the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains. Expect to climb a lot during this hilly ride.

On your bike

You will become well acquainted with your granny gear on your way past the Garden Route Dam. Get your payback along two short singletrack sections near Pepsi Pools. Give a tip of your helmet to the Hillbillies, the local MTB club who developed and maintain these.

Then kick back and relax at Pepsi Pools, a spectacular waterfall cascading over huge boulders with great pools for a refreshing swim. You’ll pass through small patches of indigenous forest and fynbos along the way, but don’t get too carried away by the scenery as some sections are quite technical.

Off the bike

George serves as a great base from which to explore the garden Route’s diverse scenery and many natural wonders. Options abound, with safe swimming and angling at Herold’s Bay, legendary surfing breaks at Victoria and buffalo Bays and many a famous hiking trail in the Outeniqua Mountains. Explore the spectacular mountain passes or board the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train for glorious coastal views.

CONTACT:

For local MTB info: contact Hillbillies MTB Club, tel: +27 44 874 1217

Website: www.ecobound.co.za

Tel: +27 44 871 4455

GPS: 33°57’40.1”S 22°32’02.0”E

Weather:

Clear 8 ^oC
Humidity: 93%
Wind: NE at 5 mph

Mon	8 ⇒ 18 ^oC	» Mostly Sunny «
Tue	10 ⇒ 21 ^oC	» Mostly Sunny «
Wed	9 ⇒ 19 ^oC	» Partly Sunny «

FAST FACTS

GRADING:

Easy to Intermediate

DURATION:

2 to 3 hours

CONFIGURATION :

Circular – 20km

START POINT:

SAASVELD Campus

TERRAIN:

Gravel forestry roads, steep ascents

MAP:

None available

CELL RECEPTION: Good

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

No access permits required

FACILITIES:

Ablution facilities at start, 24hr security at SAASVELD Campus

BEWARE OF:

Hikers; students on the loose

pepsi-pools-map

HOW TO GET THERE

Follow the old Seven Passes Road out of George towards Knysna for approximately 7km to Saasveld.

BEST TIME OF YEAR

Moderately hot summers and mild to chilly, but wet winters.