Ferndale 4x4 Trail

Description

The Ferndale 4x4 Trail is an active cattle, merino sheep, and angora goat farm in the Henderson Valley just outside of Cathcart in the Eastern Cape. Ferndale offers various 4x4 trails, situated on the banks of the Thomas River which are clearly signposted for a self-drive but you can hire a guide if you choose. The difficulty varies between 2 – 4 with a Diff Lock Ally of 5.

Ferndale has been in Drive Out magazine's Top 10 from 2004 - 2006 and was placed on the "Roll of Honour" in 2007. Some of the animals to be spotted include mountain rhebuck, kudu, bushbuck, and blue wildebeest.

Activities offered at Ferndale include 4x4 Trails, micro light flips, game and bird viewing, catch and release fishing, horse riding, canoeing, abseiling, river tubing, mountain biking, quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, and hiking with caves and bushman rock art. Hunting is available during the winter season as part of population control and culling.

4x4 TRAILS

There are 4 routes to choose from (grading 3 - 5).
1. Ferndale Scenic Circle Route - easy 18.7km drive - look out for over 130 bird species. 2. Redcone Route - moderate 19km drive - traverses a stream 13 times. 3. Ferndale Wild Route - a steep & tight 14.5km ride for adrenalin junkies, joining the new "Underberg" road. Diff-lock is recommended. 4. Ferndale Diff-lock Alley - 11.5km drive leading onto the new "Underberg" road. Diff-lock is essential.