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1,378 ft
Distance
-97 ft
Descent
00:01:42
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
395 ft
Altitude min
494 ft
Altitude max
494 ft
Altitude start
397 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-18.8%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
56 ft
Distance climb
1,099 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:01:42
Avg time

My Roots Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Tokai Forest MTB Trails
    Tokai
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #23283 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5161 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    South African National Parks

This unidirectional hardpack, machine built flow trail is My Roots reborn with deep berms, a double or two and some speed if you want it. Enter this section of trail from the Jeep Track or via the Vasbyt extension under the wooden bridge. Keep left for My Roots or keep right for the flatter easier "Your Roots".
If you’re trying this track for the first time, give yourself a chance to get used to the high speed berms and elevation loss. The fun factor increases with speed, but good bike and brake control is key to unlocking the experience.
Enjoy

Access Info

My Roots starts just below the Main Jeep Track as it traverses after the upper Fairy Garden entrance/exit. Most people will access the track as they descend the Lower Vasbyt section which flows into My Roots.

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A Table Mountain National Park Level 3 Activity Permit is required to ride this trail. Please also join TokaiMTB. Your R400 makes trails like this possible as none of the TMNP activity permit fees finds its way back into the trails.

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  • 16 miles average
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  • 236 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Routes with this trail

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        8 miles • 1,970 ft • 15 •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About My Roots

        ▼ Where is My Roots located?
        My Roots is located in Tokai Forest MTB Trails, Tokai, South Africa. It is part of the Tokai Forest MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.0554, 18.41215.
        ▼ How hard is My Roots?
        My Roots is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for My Roots?
        The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 395 ft to 494 ft.
        ▼ Is My Roots a point to point trail?
        Yes, My Roots is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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