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SaveSituated 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.
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
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
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.
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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- Karkloof Country Club Fees and Membership Information
- Karkloof Country Club Website
- Karkloof Country Club Facebook
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- Mountain Bike
415 trails
- E-Bike
413 trails
- Hike
415 trails
- Trail Running
414 trails
Region Details
- 196
- 43
- 151
- 22
- 2
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Aug 27, 2020
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 415
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 415
- Trails E-Bike
- 413
- Trails Hike
- 415
- Trails Trail Running
- 414
- Total Distance
- 313 miles
- Total Descent
- 39,512 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,211 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,510 ft
- Reports
- 2,505
- Photos
- 40
- Ridden Counter
- 9,430
Articles
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Popular Karkloof Country Club Mountain Biking Trails
Karkloof Country Club Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karkloof Trails 37km MTB Route | 22 miles | |
| Karkloof Trails 23km MTB Route | 15 miles | |
| Karkloof Trails 21km Trail Run | 13 miles | |
| Karkloof Trails 15km MTB Route | 9 miles | |
| Karkloof Trails 10km Trail run | 6 miles | |
| Karkloof Trails 5km Trail Run | 3 miles | |
| Karkloof Trails 20km MTB Route | 12 miles | |
| Karkloof Trails 42km MTB Route | 27 miles | |
| Karkloof Trails 3km Beginner | 2 miles | |
| Karkloof Trails 30km MTB Route | 19 miles |
Photos of Karkloof Country Club Mountain Bike
trail: Beacon Hill
43 | | 2 comments
Jun 3, 2020 @ 6:38pm
Jun 3, 2020
trail: Beacon Hill
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Jun 3, 2020 @ 6:37pm
Jun 3, 2020
trail: Miellies Meander
41 |
Dec 30, 2019 @ 9:40am
Dec 30, 2019
trail: Andrews Amble
12 |
Sep 5, 2019 @ 11:55am
Sep 5, 2019
trail: Main Road
32 |
Sep 5, 2019 @ 11:55am
Sep 5, 2019
trail: Supa Tube
76 |
Aug 25, 2019 @ 8:46am
Aug 25, 2019Videos of Karkloof Country Club Mountain Bike
3:12 |
210 |
Feb 10, 2020
2:02 |
184 |
Feb 10, 2020
2:04 |
172 |
Feb 10, 2020
4:59 |
127 |
Feb 10, 2020
3:30 |
72 |
Feb 10, 2020
4:48 |
119 |
Feb 10, 2020
3:22 |
75 |
Feb 10, 2020
3:40 |
77 |
Feb 10, 2020
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howick 204 | Jun 3, 2022 @ 2:46am Jun 3, 2022 | Ideal | kbagrova | ||
| More Nyaga Nyaga | Jun 3, 2022 @ 2:46am Jun 3, 2022 | Ideal | kbagrova | ||
| Nyaga Nyaga | Jun 3, 2022 @ 2:46am Jun 3, 2022 | Ideal | kbagrova | ||
| Mikes Lights | Jun 3, 2022 @ 2:46am Jun 3, 2022 | Ideal | kbagrova | ||
| Duikers Drift | Jun 3, 2022 @ 2:46am Jun 3, 2022 | Ideal | kbagrova | ||
| Yebo | Jun 3, 2022 @ 2:46am Jun 3, 2022 | Ideal | kbagrova | ||
| The Face | Jun 3, 2022 @ 2:46am Jun 3, 2022 | Wet | kbagrova | ||
| Pines Upper | Jun 3, 2022 @ 2:46am Jun 3, 2022 | Wet | kbagrova | ||
| Gums Lower | Jun 3, 2022 @ 2:46am Jun 3, 2022 | Wet | kbagrova | ||
| Mind the Gap | Jun 3, 2022 @ 2:46am Jun 3, 2022 | Ideal | kbagrova |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Morts7 | comment | trail | Wattles | Jun 22, 2022 @ 9:50am Jun 22, 2022 |
| DiveLulu | wishlist | route | Karkloof Trails 30km MTB Route and 1 more | Jun 20, 2022 @ 2:21am Jun 20, 2022 |
| LaurenQfLrMe | wishlist | trail | Pines | Jun 8, 2022 @ 1:04pm Jun 8, 2022 |
| kbagrova | add | report | Howick 204 and 17 more | Jun 4, 2022 @ 3:44am Jun 4, 2022 |
| RyanVsFQcr | wishlist | route | Karkloof Trails 37km MTB Route | May 23, 2022 @ 9:53am May 23, 2022 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Great free flowing single track | Jun 22, 2022 @ 9:50am Jun 22, 2022 | ||
 | trail | Trail is open and being used ..the risk is... | Jun 19, 2021 @ 9:36am Jun 19, 2021 | ||
| trail | Tree down | May 23, 2021 @ 10:49am May 23, 2021 | ||
 | report | Route closed | Oct 26, 2020 @ 7:02am Oct 26, 2020 | ||
| report | Route closed | Oct 26, 2020 @ 7:01am Oct 26, 2020 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piggly Wiggly Bike Park | 7 | 7 | 4.9 km | ||
| Hilton College | 9.7 km | ||||
| Grace College Forest Network | 3 | 27 | 11.5 km | ||
| Cascades Mountain Bike Park | 1 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 15.3 km |
| Lake Merthley | 33.8 km |
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Local Trail Supporters
- Keira
- Outpost
- Timber Solutions
Pinkbike Articles
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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 | 415 | 313 miles | 39,511 ft | 141 miles | 2,211 ft | #873 | #7 | 38 | 2,505 | 19 | 2,996 | |
| E-Bike | 413 | 313 miles | 39,488 ft | 141 miles | 2,211 ft | #250 | #7 | 2,410 | 25 | |||
| Hike | 415 | 313 miles | 39,511 ft | 141 miles | 2,211 ft | #637 | #4 | 2,504 | 110 | |||
| Trail Running | 414 | 313 miles | 39,449 ft | 141 miles | 2,211 ft | #641 | #4 | 2 | 2,505 | 5 | 504 |
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