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- Mountain Bike
422 trails
- E-Bike
420 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Hike
420 trails
- Trail Running
420 trails
Region Details
- 195
- 48
- 153
- 19
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Region Status
Open as of May 8, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 417
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 422
- Trails E-Bike
- 420
- Trails Hike
- 420
- Trails Trail Running
- 420
- Total Distance
- 312 miles
- Total Descent
- 39,197 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,180 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,510 ft
- Reports
- 2,799
- Photos
- 100
- Ridden Counter
- 19,919
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Video: Building & Riding Sustainable Trails in South Africa in 'Soil Searching - Quiet Craftsman'
May 5, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Meet Hylton Turvey, a trail builder who finds inspiration in the shape of the land itself.
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Karkloof Country Club
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Popular Howick Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,402 ft • 24 ft • 189 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 4,915 ft • 87 ft • 171 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 3,163 ft • 7 ft • 161 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, bridge, drop, jump and gap jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Flatters and Dragon's Back Permanently Closed
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 2,615 ft • 0 ft • 156 •
Popular blue difficulty closed singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 4,377 ft • 143 ft • 153 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features rock face. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 5,039 ft • 88 ft • 153 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 561 ft • 17 ft • 142 •
Popular blue difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 17 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 59 ft • 142 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
Howick Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 22 miles • 2,264 ft • 12 •
A whole lot of everything. This route has been carefully put together so that riders can have a single...
6 miles • 660 ft • 8 •
If you aren’t smiling after running this route you must be dead. It’s a perfect mix of technical...
★ 1.0 • 13 miles • 1,602 ft • 8 •
Not for the faint hearted. Besides the distance, this route is packed full of challenges. Steep switchback...
13 miles • 1,573 ft • 8 • Loop •
KK SA Champs Lite Enduro 2026 - 3 STAGE
26 miles • 2,870 ft • 14 • Loop •
42km MTB Route from the Karkloof Country Club. Well marked. An excellent variety of single track and off...
3 miles • 309 ft • 2 •
This trail running specific route is perfect for those who are only comfortable with short distance or...
Photos of Howick Mountain Bike
Videos of Howick Mountain Bike
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4:48 |
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fly Over | May 9, 2026 @ 8:25am (Africa/Maseru) May 8, 2026 | Ideal | IainK067 | ||
| Newby | May 9, 2026 @ 8:25am (Africa/Maseru) May 8, 2026 | Variable | IainK067 | ||
| Logging Road A05 | Jan 24, 2026 @ 7:08am (Africa/Johannesburg) Jan 23, 2026 | Wet | IainK067 | ||
| D 406 District Road | Jan 24, 2026 @ 7:08am (Africa/Johannesburg) Jan 23, 2026 | Ideal | IainK067 | ||
| Richerts Realm | Jan 24, 2026 @ 7:08am (Africa/Johannesburg) Jan 23, 2026 | Variable | IainK067 | ||
| Forest Trail 123 | Jan 24, 2026 @ 7:08am (Africa/Johannesburg) Jan 23, 2026 | Wet | IainK067 | ||
| Link Trail 1 | Jan 24, 2026 @ 7:08am (Africa/Johannesburg) Jan 23, 2026 | Variable | IainK067 | ||
| Kather-Iron | Jan 24, 2026 @ 7:08am (Africa/Johannesburg) Jan 23, 2026 | Wet | IainK067 | ||
| Eagle Ridge Run | Aug 24, 2025 @ 12:52pm Aug 24, 2025 | Wet | paulrrencken | ||
| Frog Route | Aug 24, 2025 @ 12:52pm Aug 24, 2025 | Prevalent Mud | paulrrencken |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bnwilson | ridden | trail | activity #96524096 | Jun 8, 2026 @ 12:02am 3 days |
| ECkBRi | comment | trail | activity #96448490 and 4 more | Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:06am Jun 7, 2026 |
| ECkBRi | comment | trail | activity #96433202 and 1 more | Jun 6, 2026 @ 11:48pm Jun 6, 2026 |
| DennisXBkiWF | wishlist | route | activity #96145486 | Jun 3, 2026 @ 4:21am Jun 3, 2026 |
| SethqAozzu | wishlist | route | activity #95308371 | May 23, 2026 @ 5:40am May 23, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Enjoyable , short rock garden to navigate | Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:19am Jun 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Brilliant beginner , downhill single track , a... | Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:14am Jun 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Beginner friendly , one or two rocks ,... | Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:10am Jun 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Lovely single downhill , beginner friendly | Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:07am Jun 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | nice single track downhill , fairly easy till... | Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:06am Jun 7, 2026 |
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Descent 100k Badge11 awarded -
Big Ride 30k2,569 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k767 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded
Local Trail Supporters
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 422 | 312 miles | 39,196 ft | 142 miles | 2,182 ft | #384 | #9 | 92 | 2,799 | 22 | 9,717 | |
| E-Bike | 420 | 312 miles | 39,173 ft | 142 miles | 2,182 ft | #167 | #34 | 2,708 | 3 | 483 | ||
| Hike | 420 | 311 miles | 38,438 ft | 140 miles | 2,182 ft | #307 | #13 | 6 | 2,795 | 459 | ||
| Trail Running | 420 | 311 miles | 38,793 ft | 141 miles | 2,182 ft | #225 | #9 | 2 | 2,798 | 7 | 1,614 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Howick
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What are the best places to ride in Howick?
Howick has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Howick?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Howick are:
- Richerts Realm (4.2/5)
- Rene's Rumble (4.2/5)
- Face Extension (4.1/5)
- Rene's Rumble (Upper) (4.1/5)
- Prodigal Son (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Howick?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Howick are:
- December (33 activities)
- August (30 activities)
- July (23 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Howick?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Howick. The most popular parking spots are:
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