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3,858 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-252 ft
Descent
00:02:50
Avg time
-248 ft
Altitude change
820 ft
Altitude min
1,072 ft
Altitude max
1,069 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-26%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
243 ft
Distance climb
2,782 ft
Distance down
791 ft
Distance flat
00:02:50
Avg time
Firehut 1 Details
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Riding AreaMTO Jonkershoek
Stellenbosch -
AKAFirehut Descent 1
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyRed (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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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 TrailDrop, Jump
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2010
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Land OwnerMTO Group
Flowing single track with some optional jumps.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 20 miles average
6 Months
- 130 rides
- 25 miles avg distance
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- 439 rides
- Last: Jun 1, 2026
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Directions to firehut-1 trailhead
(-33.977380, 18.935990)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firehut 1
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Where is Firehut 1 located?
Firehut 1 is located in MTO Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Jonkershoek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.97738, 18.93599.
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How hard is Firehut 1?
Firehut 1 is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Firehut 1?
Firehut 1 has 1 m of elevation gain. The trail has 77 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 250 m to 327 m.
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Is Firehut 1 a point to point trail?
Yes, Firehut 1 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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