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1,811 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-124 ft
Descent
00:01:48
Avg time
-107 ft
Altitude change
4,236 ft
Altitude min
4,343 ft
Altitude max
4,343 ft
Altitude start
4,236 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-21.1%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
318 ft
Distance climb
1,348 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:01:48
Avg time

Gauntlet Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85757 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123541 in E-Biking
    • #305716 in Trail Running
    • #299637 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,070 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,267 in E-Biking
    • #4,610 in Trail Running
    • #3,997 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

Gauntlet is a 552 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 35 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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Gauntlet Trail Reports

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Jul 9, 2025 @ 7:18am
Jul 9, 2025
 Trail clear, lots of work done on these sections. Many thanks KK club.
Apr 29, 2025 @ 12:29am
Apr 29, 2025
 Overgrown vegetation
Jul 15, 2023 @ 2:03am
Jul 15, 2023
Mar 18, 2023 @ 3:32pm
Mar 18, 2023
Sep 12, 2021 @ 11:29pm
Sep 12, 2021
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Status:
on Jul 9, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gauntlet located?
      Gauntlet 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 -29.33848, 30.18156.
      ▼ How hard is Gauntlet?
      Gauntlet is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gauntlet?
      Gauntlet has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,236 ft to 4,343 ft.
      ▼ Is Gauntlet a point to point trail?
      Gauntlet is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gauntlet?
      Gauntlet is 1,811 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gauntlet?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Gauntlet. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Gauntlet? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gauntlet are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gauntlet?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Gauntlet. The trail is 1,811 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gauntlet?
      Gauntlet is a very popular trail. There have been 303 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 306 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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