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1,106 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:00:48
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
00:00:48
Avg time
Howies Upper Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKarkloof Country Club
Howick -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#275 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
- #2,217 in E-Biking
- #1,824 in Trail Running
- #1,433 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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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
Howies singletrack is split into 2 sections.. with the split at Howies Hut 
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
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 13 rides
- 27 miles avg distance
All
- 27 rides
- Last: Sep 24, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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