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Old Mill Drift 4WD-Trail
Located in
South Africa :: Free State
:: Clarens
Category:
Activity :: 4WD-Trail
There are 4 mind-blowing 4x4 trails from here:
1. Old Mill Drift 4x4 trail: quite extreme, a grade 4 that goes over the mountain to Rebellie. This trail is about about 45 to 50km from the farm over the mountain to Rebellie and Bokpoort, then left just before Clarens and back to farm.
2. The Monansa Border Post grade 3 to 4 goes over the Caledon river about 3 or 4 times – no bridges, natural river crossing and out at Monansa border post, so you will need passports to exit. A 154km round trip back to Clarens and to the farm.
3. To “Worlds End” (named by farm owners) which if you carry on straight past where you turn left to Rebellie, takes you over the mountains to where you can go no further. Is probably a grade 3, in the region of about a 4 - 5 hr drive to the end and back to the farm.
4. The Pilgrims Rest is a beautiful easy scenic drive for beginners from here across 5 other farms to where the road crosses over the river (the start of the trail to Rebellie and Monansa) where folk can stop just before crossing over the river to an idyllic picnic spot - a really beautiful site.
5. The Old Mill route is a level 5 course on the farm and another one not quite as technical.
There is also a 4x4 training course.
Various accommodation options are available, from chalets to camping.
| Address : | Farm Beginsel 346 District, Fouriesburg, 9725, Free State, South Africa |
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| Postal : | P.O. Box 27, Clarens, 9707 |
| Tel : | +27(0)58 880 0044 |
| Cell : | +27(0)66 466 2106 |
| After Hours : | +27(0)83 310 9909 |
| Email : | Click Here |
| Website : | Click Here |
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| Accommodation (Self-catering) |
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| Picnics | |
| Notes on Activities : | (Some activities may be offered nearby). |
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| Number of Trails : | 5 |
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| Trail Length : | 45-154km |
| Driving Time : | 1-5 hours |
| Difficulty Grading : | 2-5 |
| Management Agency : | Private Owner | Trail Access : | Public Access Allowed |
| Permit required : | YES |
| Permit Details : | Report to reception to access the routes. |
| Type of Trail : | At least 2X4WD |
| Type of Terrain : | Mountain, river crossings, gravel and rocky. |
| General : |
Low range gears are required to complete this trail Vehicle needs good ground clearance Self-Drive Trail GPS Waypoints are available |
| Closest Town : | Fouriesburg |
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“There is nothing but abandoned buildings at the start of the trail. No reception, camp site or picnic area as indicated on T4A. The route is still visible but it is clear that it is not used often. Loading the track on a GPS is advisable. Quite challenging in places with loose rock and a few sharp switch backs and some very narrow places. But the views are spectacular!” - Hennie Marx, 2014/06/04
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