Riaan Manser: “At the End of the Road, the Trails Begin” — And They Begin at Trail’s End!
Trail’s End Adventure Hotel has always been more than just somewhere to rest your legs — it’s the gateway to the great outdoors, and now, as acclaimed explorer Riaan Manser so beautifully captured in his recent News24 Outdoors story, it’s a place where a love of adventure truly takes flight.
In “At the End of the Road, the Trails Begin!”, Riaan celebrates Grabouw as a vibrant outdoor playground, an apple-scented valley just an hour from Cape Town that bursts with mountain-biking trails, hiking routes, scenic running paths and rugged terrain perfect for quad biking and more.
What makes Trail’s End stand out, Riaan writes, is its authentic outdoor soul – from the cozy, spacious accommodation and hearty post-adventure meals to the warmth of a roaring fireplace after a day on the trails, and ice-cold draughts in summer.
He also highlights something especially close to our hearts: the bicycle museum right here at Trail’s End. Home to an original Penny-Farthing and, most famously, the very bike that circumnavigated the African continent in a world-first feat of endurance, this collection is a must-see whether you’re a road warrior or a curious family.
Riaan’s words echo what we’ve always believed – that Trail’s End isn’t just a destination, it’s where journeys begin, memories are made, and the call of the outdoors becomes impossible to ignore.
Read the full article here: Riaan Manser | At the end of the road, the trails begin!