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Sadly Babylonstoorn is a trail I never got the oppertunity to drive.

As far as I recall, I remember a story about an acident on the trail that lead to a death. That's why it got closed. I speak under correction
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Adding links...

Trails:
Klein Tafelberg - http://www.kleintafelberg4x4.co.za/4x4route.html
Matroosberg - https://matroosberg.com/4x4-trail/
Tierkloof - https://www.tierkloof4x4.com/4x4route
Helderberg - http://helderbergplaas.co.za/helderberg-4x4-route/
Welgelegen - https://www.facebook.com/Welgelegen4x4/
Scheppie Saus - https://www.facebook.com/Scheppie-Saus-413464948815560
Babylonstoorn - closed it seems
Ou Trekpad - https://www.outrekpad.com
Bakenskloof - PM Reenen
Honingklip - https://www.facebook.com/Honingklip-Far ... 709414350/
Wolfkop - ???
Koningskop - https://www.koningskop.com/activities
Impangele - ???
Buffelsfontein - ???
Leeuwenboschfontein - http://leeuwenboschfontein.co.za/4x4-trails/
Gecko Rock - http://www.geckorock.co.za/activities/4x4.aspx
Boegoeberg - https://www.boegoeberg4x4.co.za
Markuskraal - http://www.marcuskraal.co.za/4x4%20Routes.html
Gifberg - http://www.gifberg.co.za/?page_id=276
Jakkalskloof - https://www.facebook.com/Jakkalskloof4x4/
Karoo Adventures trails - https://www.karooadventures.co.za/activities/
Elgin Grabouw Country Club - https://www.countryclub.co.za/sporting-activities/
Bergkraal - https://www.bergkraal4x4.co.za


Playgrounds/obstacle courses:
Atlantis Dunes - http://www.atlantisdunes.co.za/atlantis ... ing-times/
Dirt and Dust - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dirt-Dus ... 5064784091
Melkbos - https://melkbos4x4.co.za
Lambert's Bay dunes - https://www.dunes.co.za
GearUp 4x4 @ Imhoff Farm - http://imhofffarm.co.za/activities/gearup-4x4/
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Mike Nel wrote:Sadly Babylonstoorn is a trail I never got the oppertunity to drive.

As far as I recall, I remember a story about an acident on the trail that lead to a death. That's why it got closed. I speak under correction
I did it it a few times & wouldn’t call it particularly difficult, but there’s plenty of places to roll or fall of the mountain. I believe that’s what happened but many years ago with a Defender.

But we did the trail a few times after that incident, unless there was a subsequent one that happened.
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I have also done it a few times and it was no more dangerous than most mountain trails.

I believe this is where a member of THAT forum rolled a Jimny as well, a few years ago ???
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ThysleRoux wrote:I have also done it a few times and it was no more dangerous than most mountain trails.

I believe this is where a member of THAT forum rolled a Jimny as well, a few years ago ???
Hey Guys! Didn’t know there was this forum on the go.

Yip, I remember that one. He later joined us in a Defender 90 on the same trail. Guys have rolled vehicles on just about every trail unfortunately.

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Welcome Ross.

Dewalt was the chap that rolled there.
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I feel that we are running out of places to visit.

Yes if you look at the list it looks like plenty. But most of those are more than 90min drive from Cape Town.

Not really ideal for GTG on a Saturday or Sunday unless you spend the weekend there
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Is 90mins considered a long drive in the WC ?
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I reckon 90 minute drive anywhere is at the limit for a day drive. That’s 3 hours on the road there and back, 1 hour for arrival/departure/discussion/inflation/deflation etc., 3-4 hour trail drive and maybe an hour for a frosty afterwards = result whole day out. If group is maybe limited to 4 or 5 vehicles with experienced drivers, maybe cut trail time down by an hour or so.


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Mad Manny wrote:
Tue Feb 12, 2019 3:38 am
Is 90mins considered a long drive in the WC ?
Yip.

90mins is the limit for a day outing
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Mad Manny wrote:Is 90mins considered a long drive in the WC ?
Yes.

Anything longer than that and the beer gets warm
Could this be sarcasm?

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Sounds like normal traffic in Cape Town to me :D

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Mike Nel wrote:
Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:41 pm
Mad Manny wrote:
Tue Feb 12, 2019 3:38 am
Is 90mins considered a long drive in the WC ?
Yip.

90mins is the limit for a day outing
Manny , maybe add Chapmans Peak Drive.
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