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4,823 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-418 ft
Descent
00:04:43
Avg time
-409 ft
Altitude change
3,318 ft
Altitude min
3,727 ft
Altitude max
3,727 ft
Altitude start
3,317 ft
Altitude end
-8.5%
Grade
-63.2%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance climb
4,304 ft
Distance down
312 ft
Distance flat
00:04:43
Avg time

isiKhova Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Technical
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68456 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34016 in E-Biking
    • #304996 in Trail Running
    • #296718 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #825 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #541 in E-Biking
    • #4,601 in Trail Running
    • #3,972 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

IsiKhova is a 1 km popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Howick. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 3 m black diamond climb. It features berm, jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Karkloof Country Club trail pass required / valid membership.

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BermsJumpsRock gardens
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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • 16 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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isiKhova Trail Reports

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Aug 21, 2026 @ 6:02pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Aug 21, 2026
 reporter Cleared Aug 2026
Oct 2, 2024 @ 4:20pm
Oct 2, 2024
Oct 28, 2023 @ 12:49pm
Oct 28, 2023
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Sep 19, 2021 @ 12:19am
Sep 19, 2021
Aug 27, 2020 @ 7:43am
Aug 27, 2020
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on Aug 21, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Please note the top is currently closed due to logging. Access further down dirt road.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is isiKhova located?
      isiKhova 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 -29.41027, 30.2672.
      ▼ How hard is isiKhova?
      isiKhova is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for isiKhova?
      isiKhova has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 418 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,318 ft to 3,727 ft.
      ▼ Is isiKhova a point to point trail?
      Yes, isiKhova is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is isiKhova?
      isiKhova is 4,823 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on isiKhova?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on isiKhova. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access isiKhova? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to isiKhova are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride isiKhova?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride isiKhova. The trail is 4,823 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is isiKhova?
      isiKhova is a very popular trail. There have been 438 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 487 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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