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      On Trailforks Kwazulu-Natal is sub-divided (sub-region2) into its 11 official Municipal Districts as listed below. All of the major towns and cities have also been listed.

      1) Umkhanyakude
      2) Zululand
      3) Amajuba
      4) Umzinyathi
      5) King Cetshwayo
      6) Ilembe
      7) Ethekwini
      Cool Umgungundlovu
      9) Uthukela
      10) Harry Gwala
      11) UGU

      The official map is linked below.
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      Region Details
      • 577
      • 2
      • 196
      • 457
      • 53
      • 4
      • 1

      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      1,416
      Trails Mountain Bike
      1,293
      Trails E-Bike
      1,065
      Trails Horse
      79
      Trails Hike
      1,468
      Trails Trail Running
      1,494
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      3
      Trails Observed Trials
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      1,206 miles
      Total Descent
      154,914 ft
      Total Vertical
      10,025 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      10,041 ft
      Reports
      4,010
      Photos
      415
      Ridden Counter
      35,324

      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.
      Race Report: The Greg Minnaar Cycles KZN Regional Championships Come to a Head in Pietermaritzburg
      Jul 24, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      A re-worked World Cup track challenged riders at the KZN series finale.
      Race Report: Greg Minnaar Cycles Gravity Series ROUND 3 - Cathkin Trails
      Jun 27, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      The final round of the 2019 Greg Minnaar Cycles Gravity Series, operated by KZN Gravity MTB was held over the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd of June...
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      Popular KwaZulu-Natal Province Mountain Biking Trails

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      Zwelani's Drop
      Rocky Bay Resort Trails
      Karen's Brick Road
      Rocky Bay Resort Trails
      Easy Blue
      Giba Gorge MTB Park
      Heaven
      Karkloof Country Club
      River Riviere and Digits Dive
      Karkloof Country Club
      The Three Bitches
      Rocky Bay Resort Trails
      Blue Low
      Giba Gorge MTB Park
      Forest Road 004
      Karkloof Country Club
      Derek's Divide
      Karkloof Country Club
      Kather-Iron
      Karkloof Country Club
      Flatters and Dragon's Back
      Karkloof Country Club
      Ty's Turns
      Holla Trails
      Fawlty Towers
      Karkloof Country Club
      Sugar Rush Up
      Holla Trails
      Climb to Pink Down
      Holla Trails

      KwaZulu-Natal Province Mountain Bike Routes

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      Grotto Route (Red Blazes)
      Drakensberg Trails
      13 miles
      Gypsies Bend Route (Green Blazes)
      Drakensberg Trails
      8 miles
      Holla: Pink Route (29.7km)
      Holla Trails
      18 miles
      The Great Kudu Route
      Belvedere Game Ranch
      14 miles
      Nook Road Route (Black Blazes)
      Drakensberg Trails
      22 miles
      Holla: Red Route (29.3km)
      Holla Trails
      18 miles
      Singletrack Fundango
      Belvedere Game Ranch
      4 miles
      Holla: Purple Route (27.2km)
      Holla Trails
      17 miles
      Holla: Blue Route (15.2km)
      Holla Trails
      9 miles
      Holla: Gold Route (54.0km)
      Holla Trails
      33 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 5 rides
      Yesterday
      • 20 rides
      Past Week
      • 108 rides

      Photos of KwaZulu-Natal Province Mountain Bike

      72 |
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 3:11pm
      Mar 14, 2021
      38 |
      Feb 25, 2021 @ 11:45am
      Feb 25, 2021
      62 |
      Feb 25, 2021 @ 11:39am
      Feb 25, 2021
      64 |
      Oct 30, 2020 @ 7:31am
      Oct 30, 2020
      19 |
      Oct 24, 2020 @ 7:16am
      Oct 24, 2020
      83 |
      Feb 4, 2020 @ 10:57am
      Feb 4, 2020
      147 |
      Jan 29, 2020 @ 6:25pm
      Jan 29, 2020
      56 |
      Mar 10, 2019 @ 8:47am
      Mar 10, 2019

      Videos of KwaZulu-Natal Province Mountain Bike


      10 | May 17, 2024
      | Mar 14, 2023
      Garth goes OTB
      135 | Feb 3, 2021
      Bike Life Riding Avianto
      trail: Technical
      2:09 | 152 | May 19, 2015
      Mountain biking with my brother
      trail: Shayamoya
      2:24 | 420 | Apr 13, 2012
      Platrand Lodge

      5:14 | 251 | Feb 25, 2021
      Platrand Lodge - Wildlife - Ladysmith

      0:54 | 377 | Feb 25, 2021
      Platrand Lodge - Ladysmith - Wildlife

      0:37 | 264 | Feb 25, 2021

      Current Trail Warnings

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      le Petit Link
      Karkloof Country Club
      Feb 1, 2025 @ 10:18pm
      Feb 1, 2025
      WetkbagrovaHike Overgrown to waist with black jack
      Wattles
      Karkloof Country Club
      Jan 27, 2025 @ 4:00am
      Jan 27, 2025
      VariablekbagrovaHike Overgrown vegetation

      Recent Trail Reports

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      kyran12addpoiactivity #65672856 and 2 more
      Feb 3, 2025 @ 10:56pm
      Feb 3, 2025
      kyran12addpoiactivity #65672302 and 1 more
      Feb 3, 2025 @ 10:30pm
      Feb 3, 2025
      kyran12addtrailactivity #65672199 and 4 more
      Feb 3, 2025 @ 10:25pm
      Feb 3, 2025
      kyran12updatetrailactivity #65672115 and 2 more
      Feb 3, 2025 @ 10:21pm
      Feb 3, 2025
      kyran12addpoiactivity #65627359
      Feb 2, 2025 @ 11:25pm
      Feb 2, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      Gls747reportWarm Up LoopThe i pl ?3 a
      Nov 4, 2024 @ 3:16pm
      Nov 4, 2024
      TobysxLWR8trailDistrict Trail 4Not well signposted. Take Trailforks or Strava...
      Sep 25, 2024 @ 8:08am
      Sep 25, 2024
      trailfoxkznreportST5 (TBC)All clear April 2024
      Apr 11, 2024 @ 8:30am
      Apr 11, 2024
      trailfoxkznreportCabbage TreeDue to be reopened and cleared mid March 2024
      Mar 9, 2024 @ 1:14am
      Mar 9, 2024
      kyran12reportRiver run to loading ZoneTrail has been re-routed through Sly's
      Jan 21, 2024 @ 12:45pm
      Jan 21, 2024

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1,2921,091 miles129,377 ft485 miles9,341 ft
      3934,0097544,700
      E-Bike1,065894 miles103,107 ft392 miles9,341 ft
      3,761381,266
      Horse7990 miles15,279 ft30 miles8,888 ft
      6301
      Hike1,4601,021 miles137,336 ft446 miles10,026 ft
      63,940242,004
      Trail Running1,4941,066 miles137,694 ft467 miles10,026 ft
      23,940383,239
      Dirtbike/Moto316 miles315 ft2 miles9,203 ft
      6192
      Observed Trials116 miles272 ft2 miles4,268 ft
      55
      ATV/ORV/OHV116 miles272 ft2 miles4,268 ft
      619
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