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3,215 ft
Distance
103 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:04:03
Avg time
73 ft
Altitude change
4,226 ft
Altitude min
4,304 ft
Altitude max
4,231 ft
Altitude start
4,304 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-7.7%
Grade max
14.8%
Grade min
1,864 ft
Distance climb
915 ft
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat
00:04:03
Avg time
Howick 229 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKarkloof Country Club
Howick -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeGravel Path
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerSAPPI
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- Last: Dec 11, 2025
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