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Queen Rose MTB Trails

Get lost in the mystic Nelshoogte Forest Reserve… Tucked away just 30 km from Barberton, the Queens River Adventure Camp plays host to the Queen Rose MTB Trails. Easily considered as one of the most scenic trails in the region, our newly developed trails start at Queens Base Camp and leads cyclists on an amazing route that traverses over river crossings, through pine and natural forests. Bird life is in abundance and you have the opportunity to spot one of the 350 plus bird species. Although some degree of fitness is needed to navigate the forest terrain, the tranquillity and sublime relaxation experienced is therapeutic. Your body can do anything, it’s the mind that needs convincing… Feel completely safe at Queen Rose, all our cyclists are issued with a two-way radio that is monitored at Queens Base Camp. The beauty of our trails is that anyone can do it, as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness and a mountain bike that is in a good state of repair. Some of the climbs may leave you a little short of breath but the views from the top will certainly take your breath away! Our MTB trails have it all, the spectacular views, incredible wildlife, entertaining river crossings and perfectly placed natural splash pools and waterfalls. What’s more, anyone can enjoy it. Yet the real beauty of the trails is that it enables you to slip away from the stresses of modern-day life and reconnect with nature. If you should experience any medical issues a vehicle will be dispatched to pick you up where possible. If you are unfit and do not feel capable to finish the trail, don’t stress for a small fee we will send a vehicle to collect you.

We are currently working on multi-day MTB trails. At this stage we only have one day trails.

MTB 1 Trail

  • Marked with bright yellow trail boards
  • 0Distance : 30 km
  • !Max Elevantion: 1480 m
  • "Min Elevation: 946 m
  • Overnight Venue: Optional before & after hike
Our sign posted MTB trail is the 30 km MTB 1 Trail which starts at Queens Base Camp. The trail takes you on a dirt road, a jeep track and a trail back to Queens Base Camp traversing pine forests, indigenous bush, passing a spectacular cascade waterfall with a total drop off of 300 m over a kilometre. The trail then continues all the way to the top of the mountain with a breathtaking view that will give you a chance to explore the Devils Knuckles, a mountain edge that divides Nelshoogte and the Barberton Basin. It has similar views to Kaapsche Hoop with views over the Barberton valley, a vertical drop of up to 500m on most knuckles. The trail also offers two separate dams for those interested in bass fishing, with an option of passing a beautiful waterfall and a natural pool to cool down in. A short climb will bring you back to the Queens Base Camp where you can enjoy a nice braai before leaving for home or stay over for a night in the tranquil settings of our Queens Base Camp
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Trail Running

Trail runners can utilise all of our hiking trails. A customised trail can be put together for trail runners with or without overnight accommodation as per your own needs. Please see the hiking trails tab for trail options.

Birding

Bird life is in abundance and you have the opportunity to spot one of the 350 plus bird species that call this area home. Some birds spotted here are Watertrappers, Intermediate Brown-hooded Kingfisher, Black Cuckoo, Purple-crested Turaco, Pin-tailed Whydah, Common Buzzard, Fish Eagles, Steap Buzzard and Crowned Eagles to name but a few. In fact, Wits University have cameras installed on a Crowned Eagle’s nest located on one of our trails to monitor the breading habits of these majestic birds.

Other options:

We are busy working on a 41 km day trail which will incorporate a spectacular view of the entire Montrose Valley with elevations from a max of 1492 m and a minimum of 946 m. This trail can be followed with one of our loan GPS’s although it is not yet completed.

We also have an option for cyclists to utilise a loan GPS or your own GPS and just spend the day riding through the farm on the dirt roads from Queens Base Camp back to Queens Base Camp.