We went out to drive the Biedouw 4x4 trail during September 2003 as we had heard that it is one of the best places in the Cederberg to go and see the flowers at the start of the Cape spring time. 

Unfortunately due to the late rains, there were no flowers to see, but nevertheless it was most certainly worth our while to do the trail. It is a mountain trail with some really spectacular waterfalls and rock formations en route. 

The trail itself is mostly rock, and I rated it as moderate. There is one steep ascent that takes you right up to the top of the mountain from where you will enjoy really breathtaking views.

After having driven the trail on the way back to the campsite, there is an optional river crossing obstacle session. The water is quite deep (about half way up your 4X4's doors) and I elected not to cross it as I had all my kit in which we were going to sleep in the back of the truck. The problem is not going into the river and crossing it, but it comes when you come back as you need to climb out of the river up a very steep bank, and one or two guys ended up getting very wet inside their vehicles. Fortunately no-one got stuck. 

This is a trail that I will be putting on my list of one that I would like to do again when the flowers come out.

Here are couple of photos of the trip.  

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