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4,760 ft
Distance
254 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:07:22
Avg time
252 ft
Altitude change
3,689 ft
Altitude min
3,944 ft
Altitude max
3,690 ft
Altitude start
3,944 ft
Altitude end
5.3%
Grade
-2.7%
Grade max
31.3%
Grade min
3,793 ft
Distance climb
174 ft
Distance down
794 ft
Distance flat
00:07:22
Avg time

Forrest Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

Forrest Trail is a 1 km popular singletrack trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 77 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 7 rides
  • 40 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Forrest Trail Trail Reports

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Oct 1, 2021 @ 3:35am
Oct 1, 2021
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
Dec 18, 2019 @ 5:04am
Dec 18, 2019
 Closed due to harvesting near the airfield. Please follow new signs from 19-12-2019
Nov 4, 2019 @ 4:33am
Nov 4, 2019
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Forrest Trail located?
      Forrest Trail 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 -29.38812, 30.24584.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forrest Trail?
      Forrest Trail has 254 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,689 ft to 3,944 ft.
      ▼ Is Forrest Trail a point to point trail?
      Forrest Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Forrest Trail?
      Forrest Trail is 4,760 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forrest Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Forrest Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Forrest Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forrest Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Forrest Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Forrest Trail. The trail is 4,760 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Forrest Trail?
      Forrest Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 344 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 365 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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