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2.1 miles
Distance
1,090 ft
Climb
-137 ft
Descent
00:26:26
Avg time
953 ft
Altitude change
1,446 ft
Altitude min
2,399 ft
Altitude max
1,446 ft
Altitude start
2,398 ft
Altitude end
8.5%
Grade
-33.5%
Grade max
59.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,962 ft
Distance down
774 ft
Distance flat
00:26:26
Avg time
Irish Climb Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMTO Jonkershoek
Stellenbosch -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular 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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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerMTO Group
Climb route up to Armageddon 6 trailhead
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6 Months
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- 19 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Directions to irish-climb trailhead
(-33.962100, 18.940300)
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Routes with this trail
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Fun route taking in Irish, Armageddon, before a climb out of the valley into and a fast Firehut finish
19 miles • 4,852 ft • 21 • Loop •
Flowy and smooth ride up Irish to Armageddon, before heading up to Neverending story and cruising down...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Irish Climb
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Where is Irish Climb located?
Irish Climb is located in MTO Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Jonkershoek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.9621, 18.9403.
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How hard is Irish Climb?
Irish Climb is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Irish Climb?
Irish Climb has 1,090 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,446 ft to 2,399 ft.
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Is Irish Climb a point to point trail?
Yes, Irish Climb is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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