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SAC Circle - Mountain Drive long way around
Distance: 18.99 km
Time: 1 hour 31 min
Elevation: 379 m
Gradient: +2.0%
Start: Southern trailhead near Wilderness.
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- POI AR Test
POI AR Test description
0mDistance along route: 560mElevation: - SAC Circle - Beaufort Rd
One of the few tar segments in town. Hardly any traffic in early morning hours. Watch out for taxis at African, Hill and High Street.
141m – 1.20 kmDistance along route: 00:41 – 05:44Elapsed time: ↑13mAscent: ↓18mDescent: -0.2%Average gradient: - Beaufort Rd - Hoërskool P.J. Olivier
Steepest climb (or downhill) in town.
1.20 km – 1.63 kmDistance along route: 05:44 – 07:47Elapsed time: ↑38mAscent: ↓1mDescent: +8.6%Average gradient: - Hoërskool P.J. Olivier - N2
Steep single trail along the veld and below the power lines to connect P.J. Olivier and the N2. Don't miss the sharp turn right by the power lines. Please close the gate on Robinson St, it is unlocked.
1.63 km – 2.51 kmDistance along route: 07:47 – 12:01Elapsed time: ↑33mAscent: ↓13mDescent: +2.6%Average gradient: - N2 - Bridge over N2 by Mountain Drive
Steep uphill/decline with windy sections. Be mindful about a few rocky patches on this hill. The gate down by Mountain Drive is unlocked - please close after passing.
2.51 km – 3.26 kmDistance along route: 12:01 – 15:36Elapsed time: ↑7mAscent: ↓36mDescent: -4.2%Average gradient: - N2 Bridge - Grey Dam
Moderate gradient between N2 bridge and Grey dam
3.26 km – 3.56 kmDistance along route: 15:36 – 17:01Elapsed time: ↑16mAscent: ↓0mDescent: +4.8%Average gradient: - Grey dam climb/descent
Grey dam to the corner on mountain drive with access to trail segments towards Worcester Hill and Port Alfred Rd
3.56 km – 5.01 kmDistance along route: 17:01 – 23:59Elapsed time: ↑77mAscent: ↓0mDescent: +5.6%Average gradient: - Corner Grey Dam climb - Jct Toposcope
Last bit of climb/descent to toposcope junction. FLOM / Rotary upgraded the gravel road not so long ago.
5.01 km – 5.48 kmDistance along route: 23:59 – 26:12Elapsed time: ↑25mAscent: ↓0mDescent: +5.4%Average gradient: - Mountain drive jct - toposcope loop
Quiet washed out rocky gravel jeep track, but worthwhile with amazing views towards the Kenton sea over pineapple farmlands.
5.48 km – 6.55 kmDistance along route: 26:12 – 31:21Elapsed time: ↑35mAscent: ↓1mDescent: +3.0%Average gradient: - Toposcope Jct - Radio Mast
Mostly eroded jeep track with plenty of access to single trails all over mountain drive.
7.70 km – 11.24 kmDistance along route: 36:52 – 53:48Elapsed time: ↑84mAscent: ↓22mDescent: +1.7%Average gradient: - Top of Mountain Drive Radio Mast - N2 Access Waainek Water Treatment Works
Fast gravel descent/moderate climb. Watch out for rats in the road after heavy rains, especially down by Waainek Water Treatment Works. Careful when crossing the N2.
11.24 km – 12.93 kmDistance along route: 53:48 – 1:01:53Elapsed time: ↑0mAscent: ↓90mDescent: -5.4%Average gradient: - Ditch old Highlands Rd - N2 Waainek Water Treatment Works
Little patch of grass single trail between N2 and Highlands Rd. Watch out for taxis speeding along Highland Rd, especially early mornings around 7am.
12.93 km – 12.98 kmDistance along route: 1:01:53 – 1:02:07Elapsed time: ↑0mAscent: ↓0mDescent: -2.2%Average gradient: - Highland Rd - Rautenbach Rd
Small stretch of tar - careful with taxis in early mornings, otherwise hardly any traffic.
12.98 km – 13.30 kmDistance along route: 1:02:07 – 1:03:40Elapsed time: ↑0mAscent: ↓1mDescent: -0.7%Average gradient: - Rautenbach Rd to SPCA
Gravel road/jeep track from the Rautenbach Rd/N2 to just behind the SPCA.
13.30 km – 14.17 kmDistance along route: 1:03:40 – 1:07:49Elapsed time: ↑3mAscent: ↓15mDescent: -1.7%Average gradient: - Sewage Spill
Depending on the weather sometimes you find sewage spill in this area. Ride or run slowly and avoid wet spots.
13.99 kmDistance along route: 1:06:58Elapsed time: 654mElevation: - SPCA Junction - Railway crossing Industrial Area
Rocky and hard to ride jeep track through the veld on the back of Carara and the industrial area. Much better single trails closer towards Worcester valley.
14.16 km – 15.46 kmDistance along route: 1:07:46 – 1:13:59Elapsed time: ↑0mAscent: ↓23mDescent: -1.9%Average gradient: - Railway tracks15.43 kmDistance along route: 1:13:50Elapsed time: 632mElevation:
- Railway crossing Industrial Area - rocky clim
Upgraded single trail through the veld on the back of the railway line
15.46 km – 15.61 kmDistance along route: 1:13:59 – 1:14:41Elapsed time: ↑0mAscent: ↓2mDescent: -1.9%Average gradient: - Short rocky section
Short rocky section of climb/descent in the Hill 60 veld.
15.61 km – 15.65 kmDistance along route: 1:14:41 – 1:14:54Elapsed time: ↑0mAscent: ↓0mDescent: +3.8%Average gradient: - Back of Hill 60 overlooking Worcester Valley15.65 km – 15.75 kmDistance along route: 1:14:54 – 1:15:24Elapsed time: ↑3mAscent: ↓0mDescent: +5.1%Average gradient:
- Short section of jeep track over private property Hill 60
Not the greatest view over the dump side on this private property...
15.75 km – 15.87 kmDistance along route: 1:15:24 – 1:15:58Elapsed time: ↑0mAscent: ↓0mDescent: -0.3%Average gradient: - Running trail Hill 60 to jct15.87 km – 16.15 kmDistance along route: 1:15:58 – 1:17:19Elapsed time: ↑0mAscent: ↓0mDescent: +0.3%Average gradient:
- Running trail Hill 60 - Schonland Av
Smooth running trail graded and topped with crusher dust on the back of Schonland Av / Hill 60.
16.15 km – 16.41 kmDistance along route: 1:17:19 – 1:18:31Elapsed time: ↑2mAscent: ↓1mDescent: +0.5%Average gradient: - Schonland Avenue a bit of tar
Tiny bit of very quiet tar road to connect in between the three access areas on top of Hill 60. Ample parking available for hikers, trail runners and dog-walkers alike.
16.40 km – 16.59 kmDistance along route: 1:18:30 – 1:19:24Elapsed time: ↑0mAscent: ↓3mDescent: -1.3%Average gradient: - Off-street Parking
Plenty of parking available at the top of Hill60 in Schonland Avenue
16.57 kmDistance along route: 1:19:19Elapsed time: 635mElevation: - Jeeptrack converted to single trail Schonland Av to top of Hill 60
Old jeep track upgraded into a manicured single track. It sometimes runs in the left or in the right jeep track depending on ground conditions.
16.59 km – 17.00 kmDistance along route: 1:19:24 – 1:21:23Elapsed time: ↑3mAscent: ↓1mDescent: +0.6%Average gradient: - Nice sunset views from top of Hill6016.96 kmDistance along route: 1:21:11Elapsed time: 638mElevation:
- Flowtrails top of Hill 60 to Meurant St
Enjoy free-flowing downhills through beautiful veld, or a moderate uphill climb if you do the route in reverse.
17.00 km – 17.26 kmDistance along route: 1:21:23 – 1:22:37Elapsed time: ↑0mAscent: ↓18mDescent: -9.4%Average gradient: - Flow trails through beautiful veld
Enjoy free-flowing downhills through beautiful veld, or a nice uphill climb if you do the route in reverse. Top part of Hill 60 above Craddock Rd
17.02 kmDistance along route: 1:21:28Elapsed time: 636mElevation: - Jump at the end of downhill
Just after turning left off the main downhill is a small jump over built out of soil
17.25 kmDistance along route: 1:22:33Elapsed time: 614mElevation: - Meurant St Flowtrails
New flow trails along the Hill 60 greenbelt with a few jumps and a bridge. All the obstacles have chicken-runs available for those who are not yet confident enough. Perfect playground for kids to learn how to cycle. Be mindful of the odd car on Meurant St.
17.26 km – 17.57 kmDistance along route: 1:22:37 – 1:24:06Elapsed time: ↑0mAscent: ↓6mDescent: -2.7%Average gradient: - Ramp over tree log
Easy ramp over tree log. Left and right chicken run possible. Jump at your own risk!
17.33 kmDistance along route: 1:22:56Elapsed time: 610mElevation: - Street parking next to greenbelt
Park either at the end of Meurant Street or at the side of Wilshere Crescent
17.39 kmDistance along route: 1:23:12Elapsed time: 609mElevation: - Sewage spill - stay on bridge
There is sometimes sewage spill but we will build a bridge here. Stay on it!
17.48 kmDistance along route: 1:23:38Elapsed time: 608mElevation: - Ramp over tree stump
Quiet steep ramp over tree stump at the end of Meurant St/Wilshire Crescent. Careful when jumping you need a lot of speed.
17.53 kmDistance along route: 1:23:54Elapsed time: 606mElevation: - Road Crossing Wilshire Crescent
Watch out for cars along this road crossing. Look left and right before crossing this road.
17.57 km – 17.58 kmDistance along route: 1:24:06 – 1:24:08Elapsed time: ↑0mAscent: ↓0mDescent: -3.5%Average gradient: - Link Bond St to Whilshire Cr
Short link from Bond St's railway line to Wilshire Cr in Hill 60
17.94 km – 18.00 kmDistance along route: 1:25:52 – 1:26:09Elapsed time: ↑0mAscent: ↓0mDescent: -12.7%Average gradient: - Bond Street Railway Crossing17.97 kmDistance along route: 1:26:00Elapsed time: 603mElevation:
- Finish