more stats
1,427 ft
Distance
-70 ft
Descent
00:01:10
Avg time
-70 ft
Altitude change
3,893 ft
Altitude min
3,962 ft
Altitude max
3,962 ft
Altitude start
3,894 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
1,345 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:01:10
Avg time

Howies 2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #210847 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128717 in E-Biking
    • #97177 in Trail Running
    • #102032 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,824 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,403 in E-Biking
    • #1,895 in Trail Running
    • #1,577 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

Howies singletrack is split into 2 sections.. with the split at Howies Hut. Smile Stop and take a selfie with Howie.

Clay based soil.. be careful if its wet. Pine tree plantation that stays moist even after a few days of sun. Watch out for green moss on the surface which is as slippery as ice.

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  • 11 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Howies 2 Trail Reports

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Dec 15, 2024 @ 7:37am
Dec 15, 2024
Mar 5, 2024 @ 3:37am
Mar 5, 2024
Sep 29, 2022 @ 6:48am
Sep 29, 2022
 Excellent in the dry. Slippery when wet. Very hard pack clay based soil. Fast rolling but watch out when its wet!
Dec 28, 2021 @ 9:47pm
Dec 28, 2021
Dec 27, 2021 @ 9:50pm
Dec 27, 2021
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on Dec 15, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Howies 2 located?
      Howies 2 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 -29.45234, 30.22534.
      ▼ How hard is Howies 2?
      Howies 2 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Howies 2?
      The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,893 ft to 3,962 ft.
      ▼ Is Howies 2 a point to point trail?
      Howies 2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Howies 2?
      Howies 2 is 1,427 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Howies 2?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Howies 2. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Howies 2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Howies 2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Howies 2?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Howies 2. The trail is 1,427 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Howies 2?
      Howies 2 is a very popular trail. There have been 403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 414 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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