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3,310 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-257 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
-255 ft
Altitude change
973 ft
Altitude min
1,231 ft
Altitude max
1,228 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-33.1%
Grade max
1.3%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
2,844 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
Avg time
Afterburner Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBethlehem Plaas
Stellenbosch -
Ref NumberBC44
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Seasonall year
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Year Opened2018
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Land OwnerBethlehem Plaas
Flowing berm-filled descent from the Elevator on the foothills of Dragoon peak.
Access Info
Permits available on the Banhoek Conservancy website or QR code at Old Bethlehem gate or Boschendal Trail centre.
Trail Supporters
Banhoek Conservancy
since 2Sponsor- Old Bethlehem Trail team
since 2Maintainer - Stoltz Trails
since 2Builder
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 146 rides
- 23 miles avg distance
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- 577 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to afterburner trailhead
(-33.920350, 18.965090)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Afterburner
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Where is Afterburner located?
Afterburner is located in Bethlehem Plaas, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Bethlehem Plaas trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.92035, 18.96509.
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How hard is Afterburner?
Afterburner is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Afterburner?
Afterburner has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 257 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 973 ft to 1,231 ft.
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Is Afterburner a point to point trail?
Afterburner is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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