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4,623 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-391 ft
Descent
00:03:56
Avg time
-346 ft
Altitude change
610 ft
Altitude min
967 ft
Altitude max
965 ft
Altitude start
620 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade
-44.2%
Grade max
20.6%
Grade min
663 ft
Distance climb
3,169 ft
Distance down
791 ft
Distance flat
00:03:56
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Green15-Mongoose Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #50294 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25087 in E-Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy

Mongoose downhill single track; challenging when ridden at speed; great fun.
Some sharp bends and a small drop. Can be loose in the dry summer months.

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  • 15 miles average
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  • 20 miles avg distance
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Aug 19, 2024 @ 11:12am
Aug 19, 2024
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Aug 9, 2024 @ 3:00am
Aug 9, 2024
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Aug 8, 2024 @ 8:47am
Aug 8, 2024
 reporter Mongoose is open again following maintenance. Might still have soft and loose spots; take it easy.
Aug 2, 2024 @ 11:48am
Aug 2, 2024
 reporter Mongoose single track is closed for maintenance
Jul 24, 2024 @ 1:50am
Jul 24, 2024
 reporter All trails are closed due to the extreme wet conditions for rider safety and to limit trail damage
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Green15-Mongoose

        ▼ Where is Green15-Mongoose located?
        Green15-Mongoose is located in Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.92465, 18.73325.
        ▼ How hard is Green15-Mongoose?
        Green15-Mongoose is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Green15-Mongoose?
        Green15-Mongoose has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 391 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 610 ft to 967 ft.
        ▼ Is Green15-Mongoose a point to point trail?
        Yes, Green15-Mongoose is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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