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4,308 ft
Distance
197 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:08:46
Avg time
169 ft
Altitude change
3,434 ft
Altitude min
3,632 ft
Altitude max
3,434 ft
Altitude start
3,602 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
3,583 ft
Distance climb
594 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:08:46
Avg time

Castle Corner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112866 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71117 in E-Biking
    • #63168 in Trail Running
    • #53050 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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Castle Corner is a 1 km moderately popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 60 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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Day license/Indemnity or Annual Membership compulsory to ride this trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
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  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 5 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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Aug 27, 2020 @ 7:43am
Aug 27, 2020
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Mar 25, 2020 @ 3:51am
Mar 25, 2020
 reporter Closed due to Corona Virus
Feb 3, 2020 @ 7:53pm
Feb 3, 2020
 reporter Ideal, come ride!
Jul 26, 2018 @ 1:57am
Jul 26, 2018
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Mar 7, 2017 @ 11:18pm
Mar 7, 2017
 reporter Trail closed as it leads to an active harvesting area
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Castle Corner

        ▼ Where is Castle Corner located?
        Castle Corner 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 -29.46399, 30.24538.
        ▼ How hard is Castle Corner?
        Castle Corner is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Castle Corner?
        Castle Corner has 197 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,434 ft to 3,632 ft.
        ▼ Is Castle Corner a point to point trail?
        Castle Corner is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Castle Corner?
        Castle Corner is 4,308 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Castle Corner?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Castle Corner. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Castle Corner?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Castle Corner are:
        • April (2 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Castle Corner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Castle Corner are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Castle Corner?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Castle Corner. The trail is 4,308 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Castle Corner?
        Castle Corner is a moderately popular trail. There have been 86 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 95 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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