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SaveDurban trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Giba Gorge MTB Park and Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve.
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- Mountain Bike
66 trails
- E-Bike
32 trails
- Gravel Bike
37 trails
- Adaptive Bike
7 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
49 trails
- Trail Running
49 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 12
- 31
- 13
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Aug 12, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 69
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 66
- Trails E-Bike
- 32
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 37
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 49
- Trails Trail Running
- 49
- Total Distance
- 34 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,649 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,729 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,909 ft
- Reports
- 264
- Photos
- 179
- Completed Counter
- 5,344
Sub Regions
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Giba Gorge MTB Park
- 7
- 31
- 13
- 2
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Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve
- 5
Popular Durban Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 3.7 • 2,913 ft • 39 ft • 131 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 39 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1,096 ft • 37 ft • 127 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 37 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.5 • 2,119 ft • 39 ft • 119 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,765 ft • 4 ft • 118 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 4 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 3,048 ft • 114 ft • 109 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 114 ft blue climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.5 • 3,018 ft • 148 ft • 101 •
A couple switch backs with contour driven sections between each turn. Part of the Green route.
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 4,875 ft • 154 ft • 99 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 154 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 3.0 • 3,445 ft • 41 ft • 95 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 41 ft blue climb. It features berm, jump, gap jump and wallride. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
Durban Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.0 • 9 miles • 1,406 ft • 15 • Out & Back •
Moderate route with some technical sections and steep climbs
7 miles • 920 ft • 11 • Out & Back •
Moderate route with technical sections and steep inclines and declines in areas
2 miles • 253 ft • 1 • Out & Back •
This route is the easiest route in the park. Runs in both directions and is the most popular route that...
• 6 miles • 1,196 ft • 8 •
Photos of Durban Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Easy Blue | Aug 12, 2026 @ 3:01pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Aug 12, 2026 | Dry | FionaWilliams Giba | ||
| Freeride Section | Mar 30, 2025 @ 11:44pm Mar 30, 2025 | Dry | TeotsGZOz | ||
| Happy Ending Ext | Jun 8, 2024 @ 12:57am Jun 8, 2024 | Dry | kyran12 EMBA | ||
| Happy Ending | Jun 8, 2024 @ 12:57am Jun 8, 2024 | Dry | kyran12 EMBA | ||
| Mainline | Jun 8, 2024 @ 12:57am Jun 8, 2024 | Dry | kyran12 EMBA | ||
| Mainline Ext | Jun 8, 2024 @ 12:57am Jun 8, 2024 | Dry | kyran12 EMBA | ||
| Intebane (Bush Pig) | Jun 8, 2024 @ 12:57am Jun 8, 2024 | Dry | kyran12 EMBA | ||
| Zetembes | Jun 8, 2024 @ 12:57am Jun 8, 2024 | Dry | kyran12 EMBA | ||
| Bizhub 2 | Jun 8, 2024 @ 12:57am Jun 8, 2024 | Dry | kyran12 EMBA | ||
| Mamba House | Jun 8, 2024 @ 12:57am Jun 8, 2024 | Dry | kyran12 EMBA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TKtiBIAQ | wishlist | route | activity #104473195 | Sep 24, 2026 @ 1:01am 1 day |
| GmqfMA | wishlist | route | activity #101595453 | Aug 15, 2026 @ 11:49pm Aug 15, 2026 |
| mandyleepreston | add | route | activity #101328644 | Aug 12, 2026 @ 11:35am Aug 12, 2026 |
| FionaWilliams | add | report | activity #101306212 | Aug 12, 2026 @ 6:01am Aug 12, 2026 |
| mandyleepreston | ridden | trail | activity #101303675 | Aug 12, 2026 @ 5:07am Aug 12, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails27 awarded -
10 Blue Trails91 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k28 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge34 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge6 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k29 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giba Gorge MTB Park | bike park | Durban | |
| BMX Track | skill park | Durban | |
| Kids YBike Track | skill park | Durban | |
| KwaDabeka Pump Track By Velosolutions | skill park | Durban | |
| Bulwer Park Pump Track | skill park | Durban |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 66 | 32 miles | 6,165 ft | 17 miles | 1,729 ft | #1,566 | #38 | 171 | 264 | 4 | 8,367 | |
| E-Bike | 32 | 15 miles | 2,703 ft | 7 miles | 709 ft | #1,613 | #77 | 260 | 4 | 359 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 37 | 20 miles | 3,091 ft | 10 miles | 1,437 ft | #458 | #16 | 143 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 5 miles | 810 ft | 3 miles | 1,437 ft | #257 | #9 | 9 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 66 ft | 764 ft | 387 ft | #212 | #8 | 13 | ||||
| Horse | 4 | 2 miles | 62 ft | 1,322 ft | 417 ft | #342 | #6 | 29 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 49 | 29 miles | 4,327 ft | 13 miles | 1,729 ft | #2,191 | #56 | 260 | 2 | 50 | ||
| Trail Running | 49 | 29 miles | 4,327 ft | 13 miles | 1,729 ft | #1,674 | #53 | 260 | 3 | 578 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Durban?
Durban has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Durban?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Durban are:
- Fish and Chips (4.2/5)
- The Alley (4.1/5)
- Bizhub 1 (4.1/5)
- Ruffs (4.1/5)
- Cat Trail (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Durban?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Durban. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Durban?
The longest trail in Durban is Upper Loop 2 at 1.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Durban?
The best hiking trails in Durban are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Durban?
The best trail running trails in Durban are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Durban?
Durban has a total of 69 trails. Of those, 66 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Durban to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Durban?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Durban is Easy Blue with 454 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Durban?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Durban is Upper Loop 2 with 328 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Durban?
Durban supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Durban?
The following bike services are available in Durban:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (2)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Durban?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Durban is Easy Blue with an average grade of 5.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Durban?
Out of 46 trails:
- Clear / Green: 37
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Durban?
Yes, Durban supports e-bike riding. There are 32 trails in Durban that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Durban?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Durban are: View all mountain biking routes in Durban.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Durban?
The most popular Strava segments in Durban are:
- table tops (3,528 athletes)
- Giba-Table Tops (3,358 athletes)
- OLD VERSION - blue sector 2 (3,352 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Durban?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Durban. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Durban.
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What trails are closed in Durban?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Durban. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 37
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Durban?
Yes, there are 7 accessible/adaptive trails in Durban. View all adaptive trails in Durban for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Durban?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Durban directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Durban?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Durban are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Durban?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Durban are:
- Top Loop (1/5)
- Road Loop (1/5)
- Purple Dam Loop (3/5)
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