2.6 miles
Distance
202 ft
Climb
-204 ft
Descent
3,678 ft
High Point
Take in the beauty of the forest and Karkloof river on this easy trail run route, with limited climbing but lots of trail.
Detailed Description
5km Trail Run- Karkloof is a 3 mile moderately popular easy route located near Howick. This trail running only route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 202 ft with a max elevation of 3,678 ft then descends -204 ft.
Local Trail Association
Karkloof Country Club (www.karkloofclub.co.za)Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.
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Trails in Route
2,100 ft |
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityTrail Running
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingEasy
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More Stats for 5km Trail Run- Karkloof mountain bike route
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Altitude min3,510 ft
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Altitude start3,556 ft
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Altitude end3,556 ft
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Grade max-31.1%
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Grade min31.3%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat1,588 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route
status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Dec 7, 2024 @ 7:57am Dec 7, 2024 | ||||
Aug 27, 2020 @ 7:43am Aug 27, 2020 | reporter |
- By devlinfogg KARKLOOF & contributors
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