The Traverse

Bellville · Western Cape

1.1 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

12 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Conditions

Cloudy
52°
48°
55°
18 mph
Gust39 mph
7:51 AM
5:46 PM
Muddy

0.8" of rain expected today.

Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails

0.8 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours19% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Tuesday

a high near 56°F, little expected rain, 4% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

The Traverse route through Bloemendal farm - part of the Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club trails.

Mountain Biking in Bellville

Bellville is one of the mountain biking hubs in Western Cape, South Africa, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use The Traverse as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Fine Gravel

Surface Quality

Off Road Wheels

Technical Rating

Green Circle

Trail Marking

Well Marked

Trail Width

Doubletrack

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The Traverse FAQ

Where is The Traverse?

The Traverse is a mountain bike trail near Bellville, Western Cape. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is The Traverse?

The Traverse is 1.1 miles long, rated green circle, with a fine gravel surface, with an estimated ride time of 12 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for The Traverse?

Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Tuesday because a high near 56°F, little expected rain, 4% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near The Traverse?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Bellville include Mainline DH Track, Revised DH Track, Happy Hops, Quarry Climb, Welvergenoegd. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is The Traverse?

Trail marking is listed as well marked.

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