Grootvadersbosch Trail Run in Swellendam

A magical two day trail run in the exquisite Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, 22km from Heidelberg in the Cape; highly rated by seasoned trail runners.

Mountain trails leading you through a fairyland of indigenous forests; giant Redwood tree forest; endemic fynbos and lush river valleys and streams. Rated as fairly strenuous with 95% single track with a great variety of terrain.

Undulating climbs, reaching mountain ridges with views towards Barrydale and winding back down into lush valleys and kloofs to quench your thirst in the pure sweet mountain water on route.

This reserve is one of 8 World Heritage Sites with a highly protected fragile eco system; protected by Cape Nature and the Boosmansbos Conservancy. The name Boosmansbos is derived from that of an angry hermit who lived in the forest in the early 19th century.

Boosmansbos was proclaimed a Wilderness Area in 1978 and is managed to maintain and protect its natural system and pristine environment. A percentage of this event is put back into the Conservancy for alien vegetation management.

Distances:
Day One (Sat 21st) - 30km, 1270m altitude gain
Day Two (Sun 22nd) - 20km, 900m altitude gain

Either run solo (run both days) or as a team relay (one team member per day). There is limited space and only pre-entries will be accepted.

Contact: Quantum Adventures on +27 (0)21 789-0188 for more information.