Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 56, March 2014 | Page 19

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FAST FACTS: SEVEN DAMS

TERRAIN: Dirt tracks, rocky single track, forest paths.
MAP: Available on website.
TRAIL MARKINGS: No markings or signage.
FACILITIES: No facilities in the conservancy, so it is
important to be self-sufficient.
CELL RECEPTION: Good coverage.
BEWARE: Hot temperatures in summer and snakes.
BEST TIME OF YEAR: All year round.

GETTING THERE

Follow the N1 north out of Bloemfontein, take the Nelson
Mandela off-ramp and then turn left again onto Dan
Pienaar. At the circle, take the first left, then first right
into Toon van den Heever and finally the first left into
General Beyers. Look for the parking in the cul-de-sac at
the end of this road.
GPS: S29° 04’ 29.2” / E26° 13’ 03.9”
LOCAL INFO: www.7dams.co.za / Tel. [phone]

WHY GO

If you don’t dig Bloem, you’re about to lose out on one
of the ‘kiefest’ little afternoon runs in the whole of SA.
Just head to