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1,942 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:01:53
Avg time
-28 ft
Altitude change
3,955 ft
Altitude min
4,004 ft
Altitude max
4,004 ft
Altitude start
3,976 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-15.6%
Grade max
10.2%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
1,539 ft
Distance down
00:01:53
Avg time

Chainbreak Hill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

This forest road runs alongside the gum plantations and is a easy access route to the trails. Please be aware of rocks , especially when at speed.

Access Info

Day license/Sappi indemnity or Annual Membership is compulsory to makes use of this trail.

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Rock gardens

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Chainbreak Hill Trail Reports

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Feb 15, 2022 @ 6:50pm
Feb 15, 2022
 Pity there are no single-track trails this side of the Curry 's post rd ..
Dec 10, 2020 @ 6:47pm
Dec 10, 2020
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!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chainbreak Hill located?
      Chainbreak Hill 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 -29.45072, 30.2005.
      ▼ How hard is Chainbreak Hill?
      Chainbreak Hill is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chainbreak Hill?
      Chainbreak Hill has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,955 ft to 4,004 ft.
      ▼ Is Chainbreak Hill a point to point trail?
      Chainbreak Hill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Chainbreak Hill?
      Chainbreak Hill is 1,942 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chainbreak Hill?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Chainbreak Hill. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Chainbreak Hill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chainbreak Hill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chainbreak Hill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Chainbreak Hill. The trail is 1,942 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chainbreak Hill?
      Chainbreak Hill is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 74 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 73 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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