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3.6 miles
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-396 ft
Descent
00:19:25
Avg time
-146 ft
Altitude change
3,608 ft
Altitude min
3,844 ft
Altitude max
3,838 ft
Altitude start
3,691 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-15.1%
Grade max
24.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,129 ft
Distance flat
00:19:25
Avg time

Dovehouse Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #228544 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110950 in E-Biking
    • #141090 in Trail Running
    • #353849 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,127 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,924 in E-Biking
    • #2,453 in Trail Running
    • #4,780 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

Dovehouse Loop is a 6 km moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Karkloof Trail Permit required

Tags
Local Trail Association

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  • 4 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dovehouse Loop located?
      Dovehouse Loop 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 -29.41259, 30.26219.
      ▼ How hard is Dovehouse Loop?
      Dovehouse Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dovehouse Loop?
      Dovehouse Loop has 250 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 396 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,608 ft to 3,844 ft.
      ▼ Is Dovehouse Loop a point to point trail?
      Dovehouse Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dovehouse Loop?
      Dovehouse Loop is 3.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dovehouse Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dovehouse Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Dovehouse Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dovehouse Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dovehouse Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Dovehouse Loop. The trail is 3.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dovehouse Loop?
      Dovehouse Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 91 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 94 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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