Riding Trails

Top Mud
Whether you are an anxious newbie or experienced pro, we hope you enjoy taking your adventure on to our trails.
Top mud strip
Tips for enjoying your day
  1. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Especially when introducing new riders or kids to the trails. We have seen many people being put off riding after arriving back shattered because their mates/parents took them for a long ride that they weren’t ready for.
  2. Take some snacks and enough fluids to sustain you longer than you think you will be out (even better, take a picnic, find a cool spot and chill).
  3. If you get lost, go back to the last place you saw an arrow and try again.
  4. Don’t forget to stop and enjoy the views.
  5. Join two short trails together instead of doing a huge long route. This keeps you closer to the trailhead than one long route and will have more single track per km.

Generally speaking, the trails below get harder as you make your way down the list.

Bottom Mud Strip

Updated 13 September 2024

Please note that the cane harvest season is in full swing. Be aware of truck and tractors on the farm roads and loading zones. FARM VEHICLES HAVE RIGHT OF WAY  AND PLEASE STAY CLEAR OF LOADING OPERATIONS (the drivers have limited visibility and may not have seen you).

GREEN – SPONSORED BY THE BALLITO JUNCTION :  A flat 20kilometre beginner route with a small amounts of single track that is perfect for kids or an introduction to mountain biking. There are short cut options that make it 10 or even 5 kilometres. Difficulty 1 out of 5.

SILVER  – SPONSORED BY MEDI RESPONSE (FV): The construction of the Fairview Dam has started. We have deviated the route towards the Mamba Alley/Switchback section. When you exit the Fairview gate and go past the road to Marupi, please look for the NEW ROUTE sign.

Intermediate 15 kilometres. One level up from the Green route with more challenging single track, some switch backs and short steep climbs. Difficulty 2 out of 5.

BLUE – SPONSORED BY ROOFCO (FV): Intermediate 18 kilometres. One level up from the Silver route with more challenging single track, some switch backs and short steep climbs. Difficulty 3 out of 5.

PURPLE – SPONSORED BY CMH MAHINDRA BALLITO – (FV): We have changed to route back to the original route from before the floods.

Intermediate 29 kilometre route. if you are ready for more distance, this route goes out with some challenging climbs but rewards with nice flowing single track on the way back. Difficulty 3 out of 5.

PINK – SPONSORED BY CMH SUZUKI BALLITO : Advanced 30 kilometre route. Our most technical route with a nice mix of short and sharp climbs and single track challenges that get the adrenaline flowing. Difficulty 5 out of 5.

RED – SPONSORED BY BIOGEN: Advanced 36 kilometre route.  Don’t let the short distance fool you; this is a proper route with over 700 meters of climbing and great single track. Difficulty 5 out of 5.

YELLOW- SPONSORED BY CMH FOTON BALLITO – (FV): 55 kilometres advanced. The route along the fence after Rain Farm still requires a small hike. You can use the tar climb as an alternative. Both options are marked. Lots of variation, challenging climbs, single track and exceptional views. Difficulty 4 out of 5.

GOLD – SPONSORED BY CMH FORD BALLITO (FV): 65 kilometres Advanced. The route along the fence after Rain Farm still requires a small hike. You can use the tar climb as an alternative. Both options are marked A little bit longer but a lot tougher then yellow with the long and steep climb to “the mast” but great rewards with fantastic single track and views. Difficulty 4 out of 5.

BLACK: Closed.

LONG GRAVEL (FV – GPS): Intermediate. 65 Kilometers with 1250 meters of climbing so a proper challenge that is rewarded with lots of beautiful scenery. The route is not marked – GPS Only.

SHORT GRAVEL (GPS): Intermediate. 30 kilometers and 440 meters of climbing so a good work out without having to worry about technical single track. The route is not marked; GPS Only.

(FV) : The routes marked with (FV) go through Fairview Estates. Everyone that has a valid Holla Trails permit and is registered as a member or day visitor on our website has access to the trails on Fairview Estates from 0600 to 1800.

(GPS) : This is not a marked route and can be used with GPS only. Please check our website for the latest updates

GREEN

DISTANCE: 20/10/5 KM
FITNESS LEVEL: 1
SCENIC RATING: 3
SKILL LEVEL: 1
PLEASURE RATING: 4

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SILVER

DISTANCE: 14 KM
FITNESS LEVEL: 3
SCENIC RATING: 3.5
SKILL LEVEL: 3
PLEASURE RATING: 4

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BLUE

DISTANCE: 16 KM
FITNESS LEVEL: 3
SCENIC RATING: 3.5
SKILL LEVEL: 3.5
PLEASURE RATING: 4

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PURPLE

DISTANCE: 29 KM
FITNESS LEVEL: 3.5
SCENIC RATING: 4
SKILL LEVEL: 3.5
PLEASURE RATING: 4

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PINK

DISTANCE: 30 KM
FITNESS LEVEL: 4
SCENIC RATING: 4
SKILL LEVEL: 4.5
PLEASURE RATING: 5

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RED

DISTANCE: 36 KM
FITNESS LEVEL: 5
SCENIC RATING: 5
SKILL LEVEL: 5
PLEASURE RATING: 4.5

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YELLOW

DISTANCE: 50 KM
FITNESS LEVEL: 5
SCENIC RATING: 4
SKILL LEVEL: 4
PLEASURE RATING: 5

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GOLD

DISTANCE: 65 KM
FITNESS LEVEL: 5
SCENIC RATING: 4
SKILL LEVEL: 3
PLEASURE RATING: 3.5

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BLACK

DISTANCE: 89 KM
FITNESS LEVEL: 5
SCENIC RATING: 5
SKILL LEVEL: 4
PLEASURE RATING: 5 Black is hard but awesome and due to its distance, is not marked – please download the GPS file.

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LONG GRAVEL

DISTANCE: 65 KM
FITNESS LEVEL: 5
SCENIC RATING: 4
SKILL LEVEL: 4
PLEASURE RATING: 3.5

 

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SHORT GRAVEL

DISTANCE: 30 KM
FITNESS LEVEL: 4
SCENIC RATING: 3
SKILL LEVEL: 2
PLEASURE RATING: 4

 

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