Adventure along the Old Mill Drift 4x4 in the Free State

Old Mill Drift 4x4 is an amazing drive located in the Free State of South Africa. The trail requires a 4WD vehicle with low range and good ground clearance.

Old Mill Drift 4x4

Where does Old Mill Drift 4x4 start and end?

The road is totally unpaved. It has rocky parts and tops out at 2,183m (7,162 ft) above sea level. It links Fouriesburg and Clarens in the Free State. The road is rough, slow, and tough, with very steep sections (1:4).

How long is Old Mill Drift 4x4?

The trail is 28.6 km (17.77 miles) long, with an elevation gain of 531m. The track may be closed from time to time, so making advance enquiries is advised. Old Mill Drift 4x4 has some washouts and is really narrow. It's a single-lane track, and passing two vehicles could prove impossible, requiring someone to reverse in less-than-comfortable spaces.
Pic: andrekleynhans (http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php/208786-Old-mill-drift-pass)

 

 

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