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SaveUthukela District 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 in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often tight and twisty. Scenery includes canyons, waterfalls and views. Common trail features include bridges, berms and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include huts and picnic spots. Popular destinations include Bergville, Drakensberg Trails and Royal Natal National Park.
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- Mountain Bike
134 trails
- E-Bike
112 trails
- Horse
74 trails
- Hike
241 trails
- Trail Running
222 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
0 trails
- Downhill Ski
0 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 59
- 21
- 46
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- 1
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 244
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 134
- Trails E-Bike
- 112
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 66
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 9
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 74
- Trails Hike
- 241
- Trails Trail Running
- 222
- Total Distance
- 240 miles
- Total Descent
- 37,332 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,699 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,041 ft
- Reports
- 173
- Photos
- 36
- Completed Counter
- 2,697
Articles
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...
Sub Regions
- Bergville (60)
- Cathkin Park (34)
- Ladysmith (40)
Popular Uthukela District Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 361 ft • 45 •
Notice - One bridge has a very tricky section when entering it.
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 2,844 ft • 65 ft • 45 •
Less popular blue difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 65 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 4,265 ft • 141 ft • 42 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 141 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 264 ft • 37 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 264 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 129 ft • 36 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 129 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 29 ft • 34 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating with a 29 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 64 ft • 32 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 64 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 28 ft • 32 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 28 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
Uthukela District Mountain Bike Routes
Grotto Route (Red Blazes) Featured
★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 1,308 ft • 6 • Loop •
Grotto Route - Red Blazes: The Grotto Route is a 22km Route, rated as difficult. The Route follows mostly...
Gypsies Bend Route (Green Blazes) Featured
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 588 ft • 6 • Loop •
Gypsies Bend - Green Blazes: Gypsies Bens is and easier 13.5km Route. The Route follows singletrack trails...
Nook Road Route (Black Blazes) Featured
★ 5.0 • 22 miles • 2,599 ft • 10 • Loop •
Add Description of the Nook ROad ROute
Platrand: Marnus' Route Featured
11 miles • 1,001 ft • 6 • Out & Back •
This is Marnus' proposed permanent, maintained Route
11 miles • 1,447 ft • 11 •
This is an 18km trail from Mountain Splendour Eco Resort
Photos of Uthukela District Mountain Bike
Videos of Uthukela District Mountain Bike
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Feb 25, 2021
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0:54 |
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Feb 25, 2021
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0:37 |
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Feb 25, 2021
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6:21 |
304 |
Feb 25, 2021
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LucaWildt | wishlist | trail | activity #100630841 and 13 more | Aug 2, 2026 @ 10:24pm Aug 2, 2026 |
| Tiaan96 | wishlist | region | activity #98498231 | Jul 5, 2026 @ 7:14am Jul 5, 2026 |
| Briancun | wishlist | route | activity #96249121 | Jun 4, 2026 @ 1:27pm Jun 4, 2026 |
| jomater | wishlist | route | activity #95629299 | May 27, 2026 @ 6:16am May 27, 2026 |
| Wilhelm2ZBiu3 | wishlist | region | activity #93380832 | Apr 25, 2026 @ 12:14pm Apr 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Trail very washed out by rain water | Aug 2, 2021 @ 11:04am Aug 2, 2021 |
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Descent 10k Badge1 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 134 | 137 miles | 14,596 ft | 55 miles | 2,264 ft | 36 | 173 | 8 | 1,554 | |||
| E-Bike | 112 | 114 miles | 10,928 ft | 44 miles | 2,264 ft | 162 | 5 | 171 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 66 | 69 miles | 5,515 ft | 24 miles | 2,277 ft | 4 | 6 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 9 | 11 miles | 656 ft | 4 miles | 1,129 ft | 15 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 59 ft | 1,811 ft | 144 ft | |||||||
| Horse | 74 | 72 miles | 14,944 ft | 28 miles | 6,181 ft | 63 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 241 | 233 miles | 36,627 ft | 94 miles | 6,699 ft | 173 | 4 | 756 | ||||
| Trail Running | 222 | 219 miles | 33,478 ft | 88 miles | 6,699 ft | 173 | 6 | 418 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Uthukela District?
Uthukela District has 8 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Uthukela District?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Uthukela District are:
- Berm Trail (4.2/5)
- Sly's Gamble (4.1/5)
- Champagne Sports Switchbacks (4.1/5)
- The Start (4.1/5)
- Acacia Meander (4.1/5)
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What is the longest trail in Uthukela District?
The longest trail in Uthukela District is Montusi Gorge at 3.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Uthukela District?
The best hiking trails in Uthukela District are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Uthukela District?
The best trail running trails in Uthukela District are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Uthukela District?
Uthukela District has a total of 244 trails. Of those, 134 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Uthukela District to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Uthukela District?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Uthukela District is Name of Trail? with 470 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Uthukela District?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Uthukela District is Green Track Home with 575 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Uthukela District?
Uthukela District supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Uthukela District?
The following bike services are available in Uthukela District:
- Accommodation (7)
- Trail Association (2)
- Bike Shop (1)
- Club (1)
- Shuttle Service (1)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
- Trail Builders (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Uthukela District?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Uthukela District is Name 2? with an average grade of 10.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Uthukela District?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Uthukela District. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Uthukela District?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Uthukela District. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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Are the trails open in Uthukela District?
Out of 70 trails:
- Clear / Green: 67
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Uthukela District?
Yes, Uthukela District supports e-bike riding. There are 105 trails in Uthukela District that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Uthukela District?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Uthukela District are: View all mountain biking routes in Uthukela District.
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What is the highest summit in Uthukela District?
The highest summit in Uthukela District is Makheka at 11,352 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Uthukela District?
There are 12 notable sights in Uthukela District. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Uthukela District.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Uthukela District?
The most popular Strava segments in Uthukela District are:
- Final climb to the Cavern (1,978 athletes)
- CM Cavern View Traverse (1,578 athletes)
- Slalom to the Spruit (1,541 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Uthukela District?
There are 13 technical trail features (TTFs) in Uthukela District. Some popular features include:
- Mic's Bridge (Bridge)
- Putterill Spruit Crossing 5 (Other)
- Putterill Spruit Crossing 7 (Other)
- Bike bridge (Bridge)
- Putterill Spruit Crossing 4 (Other)
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What trails are closed in Uthukela District?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Uthukela District. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 67
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 2
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Are there local clubs or events in Uthukela District?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Uthukela District directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Uthukela District?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Uthukela District are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Uthukela District?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Uthukela District are:
- Champagne to Golf switchbacks (4/5)
- The Start (5/5)
- Acacia Meander (5/5)
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