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      Howick trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Trail Running, Hiking and Gravel Biking. Popular destinations include Karkloof Country Club.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of 16 hours
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      319
      Trails Mountain Bike
      314
      Trails E-Bike
      312
      Trails Gravel Bike
      108
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      59
      Trails Hike
      307
      Trails Trail Running
      308
      Total Distance
      211 miles
      Total Descent
      31,023 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,815 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      5,133 ft
      Reports
      2,912
      Photos
      102
      Completed Counter
      20,980

      Articles

      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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      Popular Howick Mountain Biking Trails

      Heaven
      • 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,287 ft • 24 ft • 196 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      Digits Dive
      • 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,585 ft • 86 ft • 190 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
      Prodigal Son
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 3,120 ft • 7 ft • 167 •
      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.
      Dragon's Back
      • 100 ★ 3.0 • 3,789 ft • 30 ft • 163 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      Kather-Iron Caution
      • 85 ★ 5.0 • 4,321 ft • 133 ft • 158 •
      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.
      Derek's Divide
      • 85 ★ 5.0 • 5,138 ft • 101 ft • 154 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
      Bruiser's Burn
      • 90 ★ 5.0 • 4,314 ft • 78 ft • 149 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm, bridge and rock garden. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      007 Connector
      • 90 ★ 5.0 • 561 ft • 17 ft • 145 •
      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.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 2 rides
      Yesterday
      • 19 rides
      Past Week
      • 55 rides

      Howick Mountain Bike Routes

      3
      8km Trail Run
      5 miles • 472 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Stretch your legs and take a walk/run through this awesome route. This route joins the 21km Trail Run...
      12
      25km MTB Super Session
      17 miles • 2,164 ft • 18 • Loop •
      25km MTB route (launched Sept 2026) that incorporates several technical sections. 3 trails are Enduro...
      20km MTB Family Fun Route
      12 miles • 1,136 ft • 7 • Loop •
      New and improved 20km route that consists of forest road, jeep track and . The route is perfect for...
      10km MTB Family Fun Route
      6 miles • 394 ft • 2 • Loop •
      A revamped 10km route that is great as family ride or for beginners. It can also be used as a warm up...
      14
      42km MTB (Karkloof)
      26 miles • 2,835 ft • 29 •
      42km MTB set route. Please note that this route is due to be revamped in 2026
      5
      15km MTB
      9 miles • 1,152 ft • 16 •
      15km MTB route Please note this route is under review and earmarked to be updated soon

      Photos of Howick Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Howick Mountain Bike

      Karkloof MTB Trails
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      3:12 | 452 | Feb 10, 2020
      Hylton Turvey Karkloof's Trail Builder
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      2:02 | 480 | Feb 10, 2020
      Hylton Turvey, The man behind the Sappi...
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      2:04 | 517 | Feb 10, 2020
      Bike Life - Karkloof Review
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      4:59 | 412 | Feb 10, 2020
      Karkloof Downhill track 2016
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      3:30 | 289 | Feb 10, 2020
      Karkloof MTB Trails 2017 - with map
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      4:48 | 415 | Feb 10, 2020
      Karkloof Trails MTB POV GoPro
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      3:22 | 299 | Feb 10, 2020
      Karkloof's Howick MTB Trails
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      3:40 | 276 | Feb 10, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      The Bachelor
      Sep 10, 2026 @ 12:15pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
      Sep 10, 2026
      		 Ideal KKMTBTrails KARKLOOF
      Richerts Realm
      Sep 10, 2026 @ 12:13pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
      Sep 10, 2026
      		 Ideal KKMTBTrails KARKLOOF
      Pressure Cooker
      Sep 1, 2026 @ 8:19pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
      Sep 1, 2026
      		 Dry Cleared Sept 2026KKMTBTrails KARKLOOF
      River Run
      Aug 21, 2026 @ 6:58pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
      Aug 21, 2026
      		 Ideal KKMTBTrails KARKLOOF
      isiKhova
      Aug 21, 2026 @ 6:02pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
      Aug 21, 2026
      		 Ideal Cleared Aug 2026KKMTBTrails KARKLOOF
      Keira's Trail
      Aug 20, 2026 @ 5:20pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
      Aug 20, 2026
      		 Dry Cleared Aug 2026KKMTBTrails KARKLOOF
      Green Wizard
      Aug 20, 2026 @ 3:51pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
      Aug 20, 2026
      		 Ideal KKMTBTrails KARKLOOF
      Grassy Road
      Aug 20, 2026 @ 3:32pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
      Aug 20, 2026
      		 Ideal KKMTBTrails KARKLOOF
      No. 6
      Aug 20, 2026 @ 3:32pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
      Aug 20, 2026
      		 Ideal KKMTBTrails KARKLOOF
      Mikes Lights
      Aug 20, 2026 @ 2:12pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
      Aug 20, 2026
      		 Dry KKMTBTrails KARKLOOF

      Activity Feed

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      KKMTBTrailsaddphotoactivity #103463975 and 1 more
      Sep 10, 2026 @ 3:13am
      Sep 10, 2026
      KKMTBTrailsaddreportactivity #103463965 and 1 more
      Sep 10, 2026 @ 3:13am
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      KKMTBTrailsupdaterouteactivity #103253234 and 1 more
      Sep 7, 2026 @ 6:04am
      Sep 7, 2026
      markhollowayupdatetrailactivity #103027308 and 1 more
      Sep 4, 2026 @ 9:02am
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      KKMTBTrailsupdaterouteactivity #102966646
      Sep 3, 2026 @ 9:53am
      Sep 3, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      KKMTBTrailsreportKarkloof River Escarpment RoadTrees removed, Wash-away still exists and...
      Aug 4, 2026 @ 8:57am
      Aug 4, 2026
      ECkBRitrailJoe's Dib DobEnjoyable , short rock garden to navigate
      Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:19am
      Jun 7, 2026
      ECkBRitrailOopsie DaisyBrilliant beginner , downhill single track , a...
      Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:14am
      Jun 7, 2026
      ECkBRitrailGrassy RoadBeginner friendly , one or two rocks ,...
      Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:10am
      Jun 7, 2026
      ECkBRitrailNyaga NyagaLovely single downhill , beginner friendly
      Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:07am
      Jun 7, 2026

      Local Badges

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike314211 miles31,024 ft100 miles1,814 ft
      		#552#11922,912109,120
      E-Bike312211 miles31,007 ft100 miles1,814 ft
      		#331#392,8196570
      Gravel Bike108100 miles8,071 ft38 miles1,706 ft
      		#269#13425311
      Winter Fat Bike5835 miles4,793 ft16 miles981 ft
      		#778#1112
      Hike307207 miles29,596 ft97 miles1,814 ft
      		#610#1872,9065462
      Trail Running308208 miles30,151 ft98 miles1,814 ft
      		#407#1522,91181,663

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Howick?
      Howick has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Howick?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Howick are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Howick?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Howick. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Howick?
      The longest trail in Howick is Dovehouse Loop at 3.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Howick?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Howick?
      ▼ How many trails are in Howick?
      Howick has a total of 319 trails. Of those, 314 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Howick to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Howick?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Howick is Campbell's Climb with 595 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Howick?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Howick is Sisonke with 1,098 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Howick?
      Howick supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Howick?
      The following bike services are available in Howick:
      • Trail Association (1)
      • Trail Builders (1)
      Browse the full Howick directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Howick?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Howick is 2 Zig Zag with an average grade of 7.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Howick?
      Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Howick. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Howick?
      Out of 386 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 367
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 8
      • Closed: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Howick?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Howick:
      • Ideal: 2 trails
      Check the Howick trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Howick?
      Yes, Howick supports e-bike riding. There are 446 trails in Howick that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Howick?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Howick?
      The highest summit in Howick is Spioenkop at 7,041 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Howick?
      The most popular Strava segments in Howick are:
      • The Wooley Nut Cracker (2,858 athletes)
      • Shafton Hill Sprint (2,625 athletes)
      • Richter's Realm Lower Section (2,559 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Howick.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Howick?
      There are currently 1 closed trails in Howick. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 367
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 8
      • Closed: 1
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Howick?
      There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Howick directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Howick?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Howick?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Howick are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Howick.

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