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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
      • 503
      • 2
      • 152
      • 401
      • 57
      • 7
      • 2

      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      1,251
      Trails Mountain Bike
      1,124
      Trails E-Bike
      803
      Trails Horse
      84
      Trails Hike
      1,146
      Trails Trail Running
      1,118
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      2
      Trails Observed Trials
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      1,124 mile
      Total Descent
      149,002 ft
      Total Vertical
      10,025 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      10,041 ft
      Reports
      3,441
      Photos
      338
      Ridden Counter
      27,786

      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
      Heaven
      Karkloof Country Club
      Easy Blue
      Giba Gorge MTB Park
      River Riviere and Digits Dive
      Karkloof Country Club
      The Three Bitches
      Rocky Bay Resort Trails
      Forest Road 004
      Karkloof Country Club
      Blue Low
      Giba Gorge MTB Park
      Climb to Pink Down
      Holla Trails
      Sugar Rush Up
      Holla Trails
      Ty's Turns
      Holla Trails
      Flatters and Dragon's Back
      Karkloof Country Club
      The Crunch
      Karkloof Country Club
      Alternate Road Route 1
      Karkloof Country Club
      007 Connector
      Karkloof Country Club

      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
      Nook Road Route (Black Blazes)
      Drakensberg Trails
      22 miles
      Holla: Pink Route (29.7km)
      Holla Trails
      18 miles
      The Great Kudu Route
      Belvedere Game Ranch
      14 miles
      Holla: Red Route (29.3km)
      Holla Trails
      18 miles
      Singletrack Fundango
      Belvedere Game Ranch
      4 miles
      Holla: Blue Route (15.2km)
      Holla Trails
      9 miles
      Holla: Purple Route (27.2km)
      Holla Trails
      17 miles
      Holla: Yellow Route (51.3km)
      Holla Trails
      32 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 1 rides
      Yesterday
      • 5 rides
      Past Week
      • 111 rides

      Photos of KwaZulu-Natal Province Mountain Bike

      55 |
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 3:11pm
      Mar 14, 2021
      28 |
      Feb 25, 2021 @ 11:45am
      Feb 25, 2021
      54 |
      Feb 25, 2021 @ 11:39am
      Feb 25, 2021
      48 |
      Oct 30, 2020 @ 7:31am
      Oct 30, 2020
      13 |
      Oct 24, 2020 @ 7:16am
      Oct 24, 2020
      70 |
      Feb 4, 2020 @ 10:57am
      Feb 4, 2020
      131 |
      Jan 29, 2020 @ 6:25pm
      Jan 29, 2020
      53 |
      Mar 10, 2019 @ 8:47am
      Mar 10, 2019

      Videos of KwaZulu-Natal Province Mountain Bike

      | Mar 14, 2023
      Garth goes OTB
      133 | Feb 3, 2021
      Bike Life Riding Avianto
      trail: Technical
      2:09 | 149 | May 19, 2015
      Mountain biking with my brother
      trail: Shayamoya
      2:24 | 418 | Apr 13, 2012
      Ross Kew - Cascades Mountain Bike Park
      trail: Enduro
      2:10 | 226 | Jul 29, 2021 , Pietermaritzburg
      Platrand Lodge

      5:14 | 193 | Feb 25, 2021
      Platrand Lodge - Wildlife - Ladysmith

      0:54 | 310 | Feb 25, 2021
      Platrand Lodge - Ladysmith - Wildlife

      0:37 | 182 | Feb 25, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Ignusaddreportactivity #46486494 and 9 more
      Nov 20, 2023 @ 1:48am
      Nov 20, 2023
      kyran12addreportactivity #46479411 and 5 more
      Nov 19, 2023 @ 9:52pm
      Nov 19, 2023
      Ignusaddreportactivity #46421283
      Nov 18, 2023 @ 6:29am
      Nov 18, 2023
      ChristopherNottZAaddreportactivity #46310394
      Nov 14, 2023 @ 7:48pm
      Nov 14, 2023
      ChristopherNottZAvotetrailactivity #46310336
      Nov 14, 2023 @ 7:45pm
      Nov 14, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      PygaSquirreltrailNumber 3Currently closed.
      Feb 28, 2023 @ 9:09am
      Feb 28, 2023
      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
      2eFKtrailClimb Past Cell TowerTrail very washed out by rain water
      Aug 2, 2021 @ 11:04am
      Aug 2, 2021
      paulrrenckentrailHome Jerome (Closed)Trail is open and being used ..the risk is...
      Jun 19, 2021 @ 9:36am
      Jun 19, 2021

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1,1241,006 mile123,314 ft449 miles9,341 ft
      3363,4406935,946
      E-Bike803726 miles83,747 ft318 miles9,341 ft
      3,22436725
      Horse8495 miles16,273 ft33 miles8,888 ft
      6051
      Hike1,1461,034 mile134,885 ft449 miles10,026 ft
      3,420261,401
      Trail Running1,1181,009 mile127,867 ft439 miles10,026 ft
      23,420402,205
      Dirtbike/Moto217 miles272 ft2 miles6,017 ft
      6052
      Observed Trials116 miles272 ft2 miles4,268 ft
      54
      ATV/ORV/OHV116 miles272 ft2 miles4,268 ft
      605
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