Melk "Bos" 4x4 Trail

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How to get there
An ideal training playground on Cape Town's doorstep with all the advantages of quick and easy access and facilities such as fuel and shops at Melkbosstrand, just 3 km away.

GPS Co-ordinates
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About the trail/trails
No of Routes available - 4 (15 km)
    1 - Bakgat:  For beginners, campers and picnickers who want to enjoy a braai next to the     river
     2 - Swaaigat:  Presents moderate challenges
     3 - Helgat:  For more skilled 4x4 drivers or those with more serious equipment
     4 - Gatvol:  Is something of a maze with driving and navigation challenges
Minimum Time required -  4 hours
Trail Rating - The terrain consists mostly of sandy tracks, with some water crossings and mud.  In summer the difficulty rating is described as "average" while in winter it is wetter and more challenging.
Driving Skills Required on scale 1 to 5 - Not available
Trail Details - Not available

Accommodation
Camp sites and lapa with showers, toilets, 220v electricity, a power washer and a compressor to re-inflate tyres

Other Facilities
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What to bring
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Contact/Reservations
Maretha or Hendrik van Helsdingen
Tel/Fax            -     021 553 2825
Cell Phone      -     083 489 1204

Website Info
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Route Assessment 
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Pictures
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