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9.1 miles
Distance
804 ft
Climb
-976 ft
Descent
00:42:02
Avg time
-172 ft
Altitude change
555 ft
Altitude min
1,077 ft
Altitude max
731 ft
Altitude start
558 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-37.4%
Grade max
19.4%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,851 ft
Distance flat
00:42:02
Avg time

Howards Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Holla Trails
    Balito
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #289364 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66847 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,931 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,002 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Lighting
    No

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AI Generated Description

Howards Loop is a 15 km moderately popular blue difficulty dirt/gravel road trail located near Balito. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 245 m green climb. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 42 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: Jul 17, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Howards Loop located?
      Howards Loop is located in Holla Trails, Balito, South Africa. It is part of the Holla Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -29.39968, 31.11108.
      ▼ How hard is Howards Loop?
      Howards Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Howards Loop?
      Howards Loop has 804 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 976 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 555 ft to 1,077 ft.
      ▼ Is Howards Loop a point to point trail?
      Howards Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Howards Loop?
      Howards Loop is 9.1 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Howards Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Howards Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Howards Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 42 minutes to ride Howards Loop. The trail is 9.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Howards Loop?
      Howards Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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