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Rhodes University

About Rhodes University

The Rhodes University precinct borders the beautiful Rhodes University Botanical Garden from where walkers, runners, and mountain bikers can connect directly to a growing network of scenic trails that wind through indigenous bush, grassland, and surrounding hills, making outdoor recreation a daily lifestyle rather than a destination.

Four routes

231.3 ha

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Trailhead features

  • Bike Service1 on the trails

    Mechanic available to fix or tune your bike

  • Coffee Shop1 on the trails

    CafΓ© stop before or after your ride

  • Dam2 on the trails

    Reservoir or dam β€” worth a stop for the views

  • Flow Trail1 on the trails

    Smooth, bermed sections β€” 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

  • Ramp2 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 Rhodes University

3.89 kmDistance: 58 minDuration: 14:55Average pace: 138 mClimb: 71 mDescent: +3.5%Average gradient:
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SAC Circle to Towers and back

ModerateMountain bike
29.9 kmDistance: 1:36:51Duration: 18.5Average speed: 502 mClimb: 502 mDescent: +1.7%Average gradient:
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