Cradle Moon MTB Trails: Technical Riding, Wildlife and Lake Views

lakeside MTB, wildlife and dam views

Beginner-IntermediateAdvanced 30 min from JHB

A spectacular MTB destination with more than 50km of purpose-built trails, dam wall crossings, bushveld scenery and wildlife including impala, springbok, wildebeest and blesbok.

Cradle Moon30km+ Cradle Moon20km

Cradle Moon 30km+Beginner-Intermediate

32.6 km 777 m climbing

0 kmDistance along the route32.6 km

Start and finish at the trailhead. Pins mark every 5 km. Load the GPX onto your Garmin, Wahoo or phone app to follow the route. Download GPX Open in Strava

Cradle Moon 20kmAdvanced

19.2 km 532 m climbing

0 kmDistance along the route19.2 km

Start and finish at the trailhead. Pins mark every 5 km. Load the GPX onto your Garmin, Wahoo or phone app to follow the route. Download GPX Open in Strava

TrailheadCradle Moon

Best for: Intermediate to advanced MTB riders
Routes: Cradle Moon 30km+, Cradle Moon 20km and more than 50km of purpose-built MTB trails
Terrain: Flowing and technical singletrack, rocky sections, long climbs, fast descents, switchbacks and forest trails
Highlights: Lake Heritage, the landmark stone dam wall, bushveld scenery, wildlife and Current restaurant
Location: Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge, Muldersdrift, Cradle of Humankind
Distance from Johannesburg: Approximately 30 minutes
Activities: Mountain biking
Dog friendly: No. The trails pass through a wildlife reserve
Access: Fedgroup Trails membership or day pass