more stats
1,119 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
00:00:52
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
4,244 ft
Altitude min
4,343 ft
Altitude max
4,341 ft
Altitude start
4,245 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-27.6%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
994 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:00:52
Avg time

Carnival Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71471 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99785 in E-Biking
    • #118653 in Trail Running
    • #345557 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #869 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,549 in E-Biking
    • #2,193 in Trail Running
    • #4,542 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

Carnival is a 341 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 1 m green climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Berms
Local Trail Association

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  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Carnival Trail Reports

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Oct 4, 2026 @ 5:52am (Africa/Johannesburg)
Oct 3, 2026
 Needs clearing
Aug 4, 2026 @ 3:42pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Aug 4, 2026
Oct 18, 2023 @ 7:24am
Oct 18, 2023
Oct 9, 2023 @ 10:15am
Oct 9, 2023
Jul 26, 2023 @ 6:21am
Jul 26, 2023
 reporter Rolling ever so well! Let’s go shred.
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on Oct 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      30km MTB (Karkloof)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Carnival located?
      Carnival is located in Karkloof Country Club, Howick, South Africa. It is part of the Karkloof Country Club trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -29.4267, 30.20451.
      ▼ How hard is Carnival?
      Carnival is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 8.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carnival?
      Carnival has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,244 ft to 4,343 ft.
      ▼ Is Carnival a point to point trail?
      Yes, Carnival is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Carnival?
      Carnival is 1,119 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carnival?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Carnival. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Carnival? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carnival are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Carnival?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Carnival. The trail is 1,119 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Carnival?
      Carnival is a very popular trail. There have been 639 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 641 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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