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2,362 ft
Distance
-257 ft
Descent
00:02:00
Avg time
-257 ft
Altitude change
3,928 ft
Altitude min
4,185 ft
Altitude max
4,185 ft
Altitude start
3,930 ft
Altitude end
-10.9%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
2,057 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:02:00
Avg time

Gums Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • AKA
    39
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #136739 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26104 in E-Biking
    • #50719 in Trail Running
    • #63184 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

Gnarly singletrack through Gum trees. Can be cheeky if done at speed

A-line and B-line split at the bottom.

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Day license/indemnity or Annual Membership compulsory to ride this trail

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Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 13 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Gums Lower Trail Reports

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Apr 22, 2023 @ 4:07pm
Apr 22, 2023
Jun 3, 2022 @ 2:46am
Jun 3, 2022
Apr 14, 2022 @ 8:06pm
Apr 14, 2022
 Slappers & overgrowth
Mar 19, 2022 @ 9:09pm
Mar 19, 2022
 Trail is ok
Feb 15, 2022 @ 7:01pm
Feb 15, 2022
 Ride-able but needs to be cleared again
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on Apr 22, 2023
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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  • Prevalent Mud
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gums Lower

        ▼ Where is Gums Lower located?
        Gums Lower 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 -29.44418, 30.21558.
        ▼ How hard is Gums Lower?
        Gums Lower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gums Lower?
        The trail has 257 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,928 ft to 4,185 ft.
        ▼ Is Gums Lower a point to point trail?
        Yes, Gums Lower is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Gums Lower?
        Gums Lower is 2,362 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gums Lower?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Gums Lower. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gums Lower?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gums Lower are:
        • July (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Gums Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gums Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Gums Lower?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Gums Lower. The trail is 2,362 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Gums Lower?
        Gums Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 377 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 388 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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