Category Archives: Family

The Van Gaalen trails cross over 30 private farms with over 80km of single-track throughout the Skeerpoort Valley. We offer opportunities for mountain biking, trail running, hiking & birding. The manicured routes are well prepared and maintained which attract many athletes to the area. Day permits and mandatory indemnity forms are available at the Trail/Farm Shop.

Hours: Wed-Fri  08:00am-17:00pm

Sat-Sun   06:00am-17:00pm (Summer)                07:00am-17:00pm (Winter)

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A firm favourite on the North West MTB calendar, we are back bigger and better on 04 June 2022! Whether you're a seasoned Mountain Biker or just starting out, the Fedhealth Magalies Monster has something for everyone and promises to be a great day out for the whole family! The Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run takes place on Sunday 05 June,... Read more

Burchells Coucal  often called the ”rainbird”

Has a musical bubbling call

Normally found in gardens foraging along the ground in shrubbery or in ground covers

It’s a resident species and normally found in pairs

Has a wide range of food items from snails, reptiles, small mammals , small birds and eggs

Often found raiding bird nests in the thickets

Often seen sunning itself in the open on bushes as the sun rises

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Back for the 13th year in a row, The CompCare Cradle Mountain Trophy MTB & Trail Run taking place on Saturday the 9th and 10th of April at a new venue this year, The Valley Lodge & Spa situated in Magaliesburg.

We have a new venue, and we are really excited to say, a new sponsor in the form of  CompCare Medical Scheme. We are really excited to have them on board. As you well know, sponsors...

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