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Old Mill Drift Mountain Pass 4x4 Route

Eastern Free State (Old Mill Drift to Rebellie, Bokpoort and Clarens) · Free State 4x4 route

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The longest of the routes run from Old Mill Drift. It climbs over the mountain from the farm to Rebellie, continues past Bokpoort to the R712, and returns via the R711 turn before Clarens, about 45 km in all; you can also turn back and descend the mountain to the farm. The farm rates the terrain as extreme. There are no GPX files, so ask the farm for directions before setting out.

Along the way

  • Mountain crossing to Rebellie
  • Views over the Caledon valley
  • Loops back via Clarens

Before you drive it

  • Check with the operator for closures after rain. Conditions change faster than any website.
  • Tell someone your route and your expected time out.
  • Carry recovery gear you know how to use, and rated recovery points on the vehicle. See our recovery gear spec comparison.