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- Mountain Bike
82 trails
- E-Bike
82 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
83 trails
- Trail Running
87 trails
Region Details
- 55
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- 10
Region Status
Open as of Jun 6, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 79
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 85
- Trails E-Bike
- 82
- Trails Hike
- 83
- Trails Trail Running
- 87
- Total Distance
- 76 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 30 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,288 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,380 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,391 ft
- Reports
- 97
- Photos
- 92
- Ridden Counter
- 1,104
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Klipspringer MTB in the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy
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Popular Gansbaai Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 88 ft • 55 •
is a beautiful trail that is mostly non-technical. It includes some climbs, switchbacks down to and up from a little river and an easy style over a fence. All are very ride-able and makes for a stunning ride with beautiful views and...
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 126 ft • 48 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 126 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 332 ft • 48 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used uphill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 332 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,998 ft • 146 ft • 47 •
Fast flowing downhill with a pallet jump and berms
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 6 ft • 46 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 6 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,199 ft • 241 ft • 44 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used uphill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 241 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 74 ft • 44 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 74 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 3,911 ft • 93 ft • 42 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 93 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
Gansbaai Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 15 miles • 1,893 ft • 0 • Loop •
Our premiere route features a flowy mix of singletrack and gravel roads. You’ll earn breathtaking views...
★ 4.0 • 11 miles • 678 ft • 0 • Loop •
Primarily gravel and double track, this route spans the rolling hilltops overlooking the Lomond Dam.
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 940 ft • 4 • Loop •
Mostly singletrack, this route features the best trails the area has to offer. A flowing climb with some...
★ 5.0 • 17 miles • 2,358 ft • 11 • Loop •
THIS ROUTE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL THE CONDITION OF HAS BEEN VERIFIED! When open - this route is for the...
5 miles • 545 ft • 4 •
A blend of singletrack and doubletrack, this route offer a quick sample of the best views and flowing...
20 miles • 3,089 ft • 22 • Loop •
Road, Forest Track and MTB blue runs Near Marlay park Up roads near Larch Hill to Tibradden forest. MTB...
Photos of Gansbaai Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jhgies | wishlist | route | activity #97168120 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 1:02am Jun 17, 2026 |
| gansbay | add | photo | activity #96729256 | Jun 11, 2026 @ 4:55am Jun 11, 2026 |
| gansbay | add | report | activity #96399297 | Jun 6, 2026 @ 12:51pm Jun 6, 2026 |
| gansbay | add | photo | activity #96398255 and 2 more | Jun 6, 2026 @ 12:41pm Jun 6, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | route | activity #95164644 and 1 more | May 21, 2026 @ 3:46am May 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Not been checked after the May 2026 storm, not... | May 17, 2026 @ 11:37am May 17, 2026 | ||
| report | Wet sections on the green (fish eagle) route | May 17, 2026 @ 11:18am May 17, 2026 | ||
| report | Stunning riding - Spring is here | Aug 31, 2025 @ 9:53am Aug 31, 2025 |
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k6 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k6 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge3 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 82 | 73 miles | 8,264 ft | 30 miles | 1,194 ft | #2,011 | #50 | 85 | 96 | 6 | 890 | |
| E-Bike | 82 | 73 miles | 8,264 ft | 30 miles | 1,194 ft | #1,479 | #78 | 89 | 4 | 17 | ||
| Hike | 83 | 74 miles | 7,910 ft | 30 miles | 1,381 ft | #2,419 | #60 | 4 | 78 | 5 | 39 | |
| Trail Running | 87 | 76 miles | 8,287 ft | 30 miles | 1,381 ft | #1,896 | #57 | 97 | 4 | 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Gansbaai
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What are the best places to ride in Gansbaai?
Gansbaai has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gansbaai?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gansbaai are:
- Flying Fish (4.1/5)
- Heathers Amble (4.1/5)
- River View (4.1/5)
- Klipspringer (4.1/5)
- Stairway to Heaven (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gansbaai?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Gansbaai are:
- April (6 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gansbaai?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Gansbaai. The most popular parking spots are:
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