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Hill 60
About Hill 60
This quiet suburb is close to St Andrew's Prep School and DSG provides easy access to mountain bike and running trails with a few hilly climbs and some beautifully curated flow trails descending down the mountain.
Hill 60 (also referred to as Hill Sixty) is a quiet, exclusively residential suburb on the north-western boundary of Grahamstown (Makhanda). Located off the R67 / Bedford road, it is known for its peaceful atmosphere, scenic elevated views of the city, and close proximity to top local schools.
The suburb is a popular spot for self-catering stays and short-term rentals, favored by parents visiting Rhodes University, St. Andrew's College, and Diocesan School for Girls (DSG).
Easily accessible via the R67, making it a convenient gateway toward Bedford, with landmarks like the 1820 Settlers Monument and Rhodes University just a short drive away
Trailhead Captains
Our mayors for this area
Dave Mackenzie
“Frankie”
Martin D
“Germinator”
Shane C
Eurico M
“TopMarqs”
Trailhead features
- Bike Service1 on the trails
Mechanic available to fix or tune your bike
- Coffee Shop1 on the trails
Café stop before or after your ride
- Dam2 on the trails
Reservoir or dam — worth a stop for the views
- Flow Trail1 on the trails
Smooth, bermed sections — mostly downhill
- Jump2 on the trails
Built jumps and tabletops on the trail
- Parking2 on the trails
Street or off-street parking available
- Railway crossing2 on the trails
Railway level crossing
- Ramp1 on the trails
Wooden or built-up ramps on trail
- Scenic stretch1 on the trails
Especially pretty stretch of the trail
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Routes starting/ending within Hill 60