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      Situated a few kilometres off the N3, just over an hour from Durban and 5 hours from Johannesburg, the beautiful Karkloof valley in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is fast becoming one of the premier mountain biking destinations in South Africa with what we believe is the best flow in South Africa. Check out the videos and them come ride.

      Sappi’s wide-spread plantations, combined with the vision and dedication of passionate local mountain biking enthusiasts, has resulted in a world-class network of more than 400 kilometers of mapped single and double track trails, logging roads and forest paths which is now accessible year round to recreational riders.

      Add to this the facilities offered at the Karkloof Country Club, including refreshments, safe parking, hot showers and a place to wash your bike, and you have everything you need to enjoy a mind blowing mountain biking experience.

      During 2019 the Howick MTB Club merged with the Karkloof Country Club and all the trails in the Karkloof/Howick area are now managed by the Karkloof County Club. Club membership or a Day Fee/Indemnity is required for access to the entire trail network.

      For the safety of our visitors, the Karkloof Country Club has security on the trails and at the club. Part of their role is to ensure compliance with our entry and indemnity process and land access agreements. Should people be found to be in contravention of the these, they will be subject to land owner policies as, in essence, they are trespassing. Please encourage non-compliant members/trail users to co-operate and to comply. They are putting the pleasure of all conforming members and day visitors at risk by entering private land without the required permission. Our staff are part of the Club team that supports the experience that you enjoy. Please do not abuse staff enforcing the entry requirements.
      source: Karkloof Country Club Website
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Shuttleable: YES
      AKA: Howick
      Land Status: Managed by Local Riding Association
      Land Manager: SAPPI
      Karkloof Country Club Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      The Karkloof Country Club is located about 17km north of Howick on the Karkloof Road (P 141):

      GPS Coordinates:
      29 22'57,99"S, 30 15'48,76"E
      Decimal Degrees:
      -29.382757404, 30.263523090
      Disclaimer:
      Membership or Day Fees and Indemnity mandatory.

      The Karkloof Country Club relies on the income derived from membership and day fees to maintain and develop the trails you love. We value your support!

      Please see the link below for more information.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 27, 2020
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      412
      Trails Mountain Bike
      426
      Trails E-Bike
      424
      Trails Hike
      424
      Trails Trail Running
      424
      Total Distance
      311 miles
      Total Descent
      39,226 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,211 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      5,510 ft
      Reports
      2,597
      Photos
      41
      Ridden Counter
      11,772

      Outside Logo 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.

      Photos of Karkloof Country Club Mountain Bike

      trail: Beacon Hill
      49 |
      Jun 3, 2020 @ 6:38pm
      Jun 3, 2020
      | 2 comments
      trail: Beacon Hill
      46 |
      Jun 3, 2020 @ 6:37pm
      Jun 3, 2020
      67 |
      Apr 19, 2020 @ 4:43am
      Apr 19, 2020
      68 |
      Feb 4, 2020 @ 10:57am
      Feb 4, 2020
      50 |
      Dec 30, 2019 @ 9:40am
      Dec 30, 2019
      trail: Andrews Amble
      16 |
      Sep 5, 2019 @ 11:55am
      Sep 5, 2019
      trail: Main Road
      38 |
      Sep 5, 2019 @ 11:55am
      Sep 5, 2019
      91 |
      Aug 25, 2019 @ 8:46am
      Aug 25, 2019

      Videos of Karkloof Country Club Mountain Bike

      Karkloof MTB Trails

      3:12 | 284 | Feb 10, 2020
      Hylton Turvey Karkloof's Trail Builder

      2:02 | 249 | Feb 10, 2020
      Hylton Turvey, The man behind the Sappi...

      2:04 | 290 | Feb 10, 2020
      Bike Life - Karkloof Review

      4:59 | 180 | Feb 10, 2020
      Karkloof Downhill track 2016

      3:30 | 117 | Feb 10, 2020
      Karkloof MTB Trails 2017 - with map

      4:48 | 222 | Feb 10, 2020
      Karkloof Trails MTB POV GoPro

      3:22 | 133 | Feb 10, 2020
      Karkloof's Howick MTB Trails

      3:40 | 128 | Feb 10, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Activity Feed

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      iFGcbbwishlistrouteKarkloof Trails 37km MTB Route
      Sep 20, 2023 @ 6:14am
      Sep 20, 2023
      PrismKDogwishlisttrailSisonke and 2 more
      Sep 17, 2023 @ 9:56am
      Sep 17, 2023
      iFGcbbriddenrouteKarkloof Trails 15km MTB Route
      Sep 13, 2023 @ 11:43am
      Sep 13, 2023
      brndnhrslmnwishlistrouteKarkloof Trails 30km MTB Route and 4 more
      Sep 10, 2023 @ 12:28pm
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      iFGcbbriddenrouteKarkloof Trails 20km MTB Route
      Aug 27, 2023 @ 11:27am
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      Recent Comments

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      PygaSquirreltrailHowies 2Currently closed due to timber harvesting.
      Dec 20, 2022 @ 7:09pm
      Dec 20, 2022
      Morts7trailWattlesGreat free flowing single track
      Jun 22, 2022 @ 9:50am
      Jun 22, 2022
      paulrrenckentrailHome Jerome (Closed)Trail is open and being used ..the risk is...
      Jun 19, 2021 @ 9:36am
      Jun 19, 2021
      paulrrenckentrailWattlesTree down
      May 23, 2021 @ 10:49am
      May 23, 2021
      DirkGVP0413reportHome Jerome (Closed)Route closed
      Oct 26, 2020 @ 7:02am
      Oct 26, 2020

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike425311 miles39,226 ft141 miles2,211 ft
      		#958#7392,614194,295
      E-Bike424311 miles39,203 ft140 miles2,211 ft
      		#323#72,520159
      Hike424310 miles38,809 ft140 miles2,211 ft
      		#689#52,610184
      Trail Running424311 miles39,163 ft140 miles2,211 ft
      		#692#522,6137819
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