Beginner MTB Trails in Gauteng?

[Nalith]

Hi All

 

I am looking for some good beginner MTB trails that are open during the week similar to Northern Farm, any suggestions?

 

Thanks

[Uni]

Rietvlei in Alberton - yellow trail 6km no technical at all, the green 9-12kms - as a not very good rider myself, I find some of the rocky sections difficult - but nothing you can't walk - chicken run options available - but really good fun.

 

Modderfontein - green about 16kms, no technical but long IMO if you're not very fit and some long though not super steep climbs

Haven't done the yellow.

Check out

http://www.mtbroutes.co.za

[King_Crispy]

The spruit.

Easy peasy riding

[mrbaker]

The spruit.

Easy peasy riding

 

And FREE !!!!!!

[goya-goya]

The redbarn...

 

Awesome forest cycling

[Nalith]

Thanks for the VERY prompt replies, very much appreciated. Think I will give Rietvlei a shot tomorrow .

[Nalith]

I'm assuming Rietvlei and The Vlei Cycle Park are not the same place? I meant The Vlei Cycle Park

[NOFX]

Northern Farm on weekends..........awesome easy riding to sink your teeth into

[jcmeyerSS]

love it when people post with our reading at least the OP

[Uni]

The redbarn...

 

Awesome forest cycling

 

Is red barn open during the week?

 

I'm assuming Rietvlei and The Vlei Cycle Park are not the same place? I meant The Vlei Cycle Park

 

Same thing

[Clinton H]

Rietvlei is great to start off with and the is a shop if you need help or a tyre , once your comfortable go across the road to Thaba and enjoy .

[Raab]

Not too sure if Big Red Barn is open during the week. If so then I would def recommend it, awesome singletrack without being intimidating (if you stay on the green sections) some new berms added to the trails makes for a nice flowing track that you can really enjoy.

[Vinnydabutcher]

Red Barn is open till 18:00 on week days.

[Baaisikilist]

I'm assuming Rietvlei and The Vlei Cycle Park are not the same place? I meant The Vlei Cycle Park

 

They are the same place.

[Uni]

Question re. Rietvlei I often see ppl park their cars and then exit and cross over the road and go off there. Is there another trail there? Is that the free version?

[Clinton H]

Question re. Rietvlei I often see ppl park their cars and then exit and cross over the road and go off there. Is there another trail there? Is that the free version?

 

They are going on a out ride , normally towards Walkerville , normally in a group so rather join up with some guys than go it alone .