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Piesangkloof 4x4 Trails

Magaliesberg / Hartbeespoort · North West Technical 4x4 trail

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Two rocky, technical trails in the Magaliesberg foothills on the old Rustenburg road (R104), about 15 km from Hartbeespoort, with views over the dam. The shorter Trail 1 takes around three hours; Trail 2 is longer and rated advanced to extreme. The operator grades 40% of the route at 3/4 and 60% at 4/5, there are no toilets on the trail, and recovery is a paid call-out. Bookings are essential and are taken on WhatsApp because the farm has poor signal.

Along the way

  • Views over Hartbeespoort Dam
  • Advanced/extreme option
  • Bush camp at the base
  • WhatsApp bookings only

Before you drive it

  • Check with the operator for closures after rain. Conditions change faster than any website.
  • Tell someone your route and your expected time out.
  • Carry recovery gear you know how to use, and rated recovery points on the vehicle. See our recovery gear spec comparison.