6.4 miles
Distance
660 ft
Climb
-663 ft
Descent
3,707 ft
High Point

If you aren’t smiling after running this route you must be dead. It’s a perfect mix of technical climbs, easy forestry jeep track and some ‘let your legs go’ descents. All you are looking for in an hours run. Scenery, world class track and the quiet peace of the forest.

Detailed Description
Karkloof Trails 10km Trail run is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Howick. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 660 ft with a max elevation of 3,707 ft then descends -663 ft.
Local Trail Association
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Karkloof Country Club (www.karkloofclub.co.za)
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
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  • eBike Allowed
  • Ridelogs
    13
More Stats for Karkloof Trails 10km Trail run mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    -2 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,416 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,559 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,556 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -46.1%
  • Grade min
    33.7%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,848 ft
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