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1,106 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:01:08
Avg time
-26 ft
Altitude change
3,973 ft
Altitude min
3,999 ft
Altitude max
3,999 ft
Altitude start
3,973 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-7.7%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
121 ft
Distance climb
817 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:01:08
Avg time

Howies Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8235 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25828 in E-Biking
    • #21738 in Trail Running
    • #5617 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • 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.

Access Info

Day license and Sappi Indemnity or Annual Membership compulsory to ride this trail

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 34 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 29 miles avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Dec 15, 2024 @ 7:37am
Dec 15, 2024
Mar 5, 2024 @ 3:37am
Mar 5, 2024
Aug 20, 2022 @ 9:29pm
Aug 20, 2022
 Great - some may say track needs a sweep.
Aug 18, 2022 @ 12:56am
Aug 18, 2022
Mar 19, 2022 @ 9:21pm
Mar 19, 2022
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on Dec 15, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Howies Upper

        ▼ Where is Howies Upper located?
        Howies Upper 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 -29.44981, 30.22683.
        ▼ How hard is Howies Upper?
        Howies Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Howies Upper?
        Howies Upper has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,973 ft to 3,999 ft.
        ▼ Is Howies Upper a point to point trail?
        Howies Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Howies Upper?
        Howies Upper is 1,106 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Howies Upper?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Howies Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Howies Upper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Howies Upper are:
        • December (1 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Howies Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Howies Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Howies Upper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Howies Upper. The trail is 1,106 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Howies Upper?
        Howies Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 504 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 515 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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