more stats
1,473 ft
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:02:09
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
3,960 ft
Altitude min
4,013 ft
Altitude max
3,989 ft
Altitude start
4,012 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
574 ft
Distance climb
771 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:02:09
Avg time

Dr Keytels Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #75708 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130680 in E-Biking
    • #92666 in Trail Running
    • #91254 in Hiking
    • #33622 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #916 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,433 in E-Biking
    • #1,844 in Trail Running
    • #1,440 in Hiking
    • #281 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

Semi-technical singletrack that can be challenging if done at speed . Please be aware of descending riders.

Disclaimer

Trail Closed - Harvesting area

Tags
Rock gardens
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 31 miles avg distance
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  • 28 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Dr Keytels Trail Reports

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Dec 15, 2024 @ 7:37am
Dec 15, 2024
Mar 5, 2024 @ 3:37am
Mar 5, 2024
Aug 20, 2022 @ 9:29pm
Aug 20, 2022
 Great - some may say track needs a sweep.
Aug 18, 2022 @ 12:56am
Aug 18, 2022
Apr 14, 2022 @ 8:06pm
Apr 14, 2022
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Status:
on Dec 15, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dr Keytels located?
      Dr Keytels 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 -29.44981, 30.22683.
      ▼ How hard is Dr Keytels?
      Dr Keytels is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dr Keytels?
      Dr Keytels has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,960 ft to 4,013 ft.
      ▼ Is Dr Keytels a point to point trail?
      Dr Keytels is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dr Keytels?
      Dr Keytels is 1,473 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dr Keytels?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dr Keytels. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Dr Keytels? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dr Keytels are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dr Keytels?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Dr Keytels. The trail is 1,473 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dr Keytels?
      Dr Keytels is a very popular trail. There have been 677 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 707 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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