more stats
4,777 ft
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:10:23
Avg time
187 ft
Altitude change
4,178 ft
Altitude min
4,371 ft
Altitude max
4,179 ft
Altitude start
4,367 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-3.7%
Grade max
11%
Grade min
3,576 ft
Distance climb
390 ft
Distance down
810 ft
Distance flat
00:10:23
Avg time

Firehawk 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 [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #184978 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103405 in E-Biking
    • #120425 in Trail Running
    • #346120 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,234 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,682 in E-Biking
    • #2,222 in Trail Running
    • #4,559 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

No community description for Firehawk trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Firehawk is a 1 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 60 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 28 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
All
  • 56 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Firehawk Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Oct 4, 2026 @ 5:52am (Africa/Johannesburg)
Oct 3, 2026
 Set 42/37k route, needs clearing
Jul 26, 2023 @ 6:21am
Jul 26, 2023
 reporter Young gum trees require pruning but otherwise clear and riding well. Work required has been reported and will be dealt with soon.
Apr 14, 2022 @ 8:06pm
Apr 14, 2022
Mar 5, 2021 @ 12:58am
Mar 5, 2021
 Trail closed due to harvesting.
Jan 7, 2021 @ 6:11am
Jan 7, 2021
more »
Status:
on Oct 4, 2026
Ideal
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (509)
close
      Directions to firehawk trailhead (-29.414790, 30.205190)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Firehawk yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Firehawk yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      15
      42km MTB (Karkloof)
      26 miles • 2,835 ft • 29 •
      42km MTB set route. Please note that this route is due to be revamped in 2026
      7
      30km MTB (Karkloof)
      21 miles • 2,312 ft • 23 •
      Existing 30km MTB route. Please note this is due for revamping in the latter half of 2026

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Karkloof Country Club

      • By HowickMTB & contributors
      • #63214 - 1,103 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Firehawk located?
      Firehawk 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 -29.41479, 30.20519.
      ▼ How hard is Firehawk?
      Firehawk is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firehawk?
      Firehawk has 196 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,178 ft to 4,371 ft.
      ▼ Is Firehawk a point to point trail?
      Firehawk is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Firehawk?
      Firehawk is 4,777 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firehawk?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Firehawk. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Firehawk? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firehawk are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Firehawk?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Firehawk. The trail is 4,777 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Firehawk?
      Firehawk is a very popular trail. There have been 501 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 509 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.