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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Manager: Stellenbosch Trail Fund
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- Mountain Bike
11 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Hike
10 trails
- Trail Running
10 trails
Region Details
- 4
- 7
Region Status
Open as of Feb 15, 2026
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- Trails (view details)
- 11
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 10
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Total Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,551 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,016 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,636 ft
- Reports
- 42
- Photos
- 5
- Ridden Counter
- 2,642
Popular STF Botmaskop Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 4,823 ft • 40 ft • 358 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 4,117 ft • 0 ft • 341 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, jump and gap jump. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,401 ft • 0 ft • 315 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 4,072 ft • 223 ft • 296 •
Popular green difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 223 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 571 ft • 274 •
Popular green difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 571 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,076 ft • 94 ft • 230 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features berm. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 3,527 ft • 251 ft • 205 •
Shortcut from Helshoogte Pass to the Godess Trail on Botmaskop
• 70 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 31 ft • 170 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 31 ft blue climb. It features berm and ladder bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
STF Botmaskop Mountain Bike Routes
5 miles • 1,160 ft • 4 • Out & Back •
Start at the Rozendal Reservoir parking area and ride up Botmaskop to the start of The Doctor. Then all...
Videos of STF Botmaskop Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climb up Botmaskop from Uniepark Reservoir | Feb 15, 2026 @ 1:35pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Feb 15, 2026 | Dry | moniera | ||
| Botmas Drop | Feb 15, 2026 @ 1:29pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Feb 15, 2026 | Dry | moniera | ||
| The Doctor - top section | May 18, 2025 @ 7:02am May 18, 2025 | Very Dry | StuartSlater | ||
| Idas Valley - Botmaskop Link via Upper Helshoogte Pass | May 18, 2025 @ 7:02am May 18, 2025 | Dry | StuartSlater | ||
| The Caveman | Mar 1, 2025 @ 10:31am Mar 1, 2025 | Very Dry | badluck04 | ||
| The Doctor - bottom section | Mar 1, 2025 @ 10:31am Mar 1, 2025 | Very Dry | badluck04 | ||
| Single Track Link from Uniepark to Botmaskop | Jan 21, 2024 @ 2:31am Jan 21, 2024 | Dry | faniefiets | ||
| Botmaskop link to Corkscrew and Goddess | Oct 18, 2023 @ 1:27am Oct 18, 2023 | Dry | UeliOtto | ||
| Climb up Botmaskop from Unie Park | Apr 9, 2022 @ 1:02am Apr 9, 2022 | Ideal | mwcdross |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| retone | add | photo | activity #92718219 and 1 more | Apr 16, 2026 @ 5:57am Apr 16, 2026 |
| ErnieG | ridden | trail | activity #91920562 | Apr 4, 2026 @ 12:04pm Apr 4, 2026 |
| moniera | add | karma | activity #88945494 | Feb 15, 2026 @ 3:39am Feb 15, 2026 |
| moniera | add | report | activity #88944886 and 1 more | Feb 15, 2026 @ 3:29am Feb 15, 2026 |
| john-van-esch | wishlist | trail | activity #86387724 | Dec 31, 2025 @ 8:28am Dec 31, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Fallen trees (more like fallen forest) have... | Mar 1, 2025 @ 12:25pm Mar 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fun fast descent following the 1998 DH world... | Aug 1, 2024 @ 9:49am Aug 1, 2024 | ||
| trail | Use the Winelands Cycling club WhatsApp bot to... | Jun 10, 2024 @ 1:07am Jun 10, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idas Valley Nature Area | 3 | 0.9 km | |||
| STF Koloniesland | 3 | 1.5 km | |||
| STF Coetzenburg | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1.6 km | |
| STF G-Spot | 6 | 3 | 2.4 km | ||
| Banhoek Conservancy Trails | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2.5 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 11 | 7 miles | 1,552 ft | 3 miles | 1,017 ft | #10,075 | #160 | 5 | 42 | 1 | 359 | |
| E-Bike | 10 | 7 miles | 1,552 ft | 3 miles | 1,017 ft | #5,581 | #216 | 42 | 1 | 36 | ||
| Hike | 10 | 7 miles | 1,552 ft | 3 miles | 1,017 ft | #9,914 | #231 | 42 | 70 | |||
| Trail Running | 10 | 7 miles | 1,552 ft | 3 miles | 1,017 ft | #8,834 | #220 | 42 | 166 |
Frequently Asked Questions About STF Botmaskop
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in STF Botmaskop?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in STF Botmaskop are:
- Climb up Botmaskop from Uniepark Reservoir (4/5)
- Climb up Botmaskop from Unie Park (4/5)
- Botmas Drop (3.9/5)
- The Doctor - top section (3.8/5)
- Botmaskop link to Corkscrew and Goddess (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in STF Botmaskop?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in STF Botmaskop are:
- September (1 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in STF Botmaskop?
Check the STF Botmaskop trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in STF Botmaskop?
The longest trail in STF Botmaskop is Climb up Botmaskop from Uniepark Reservoir at 1.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
Activities
- By ernstgouws
STF & contributors - Admins: STF
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- stf botmaskop activity log | embed map of STF Botmaskop mountain bike trails | stf botmaskop mountain biking points of interest
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