more stats
2,487 ft
Distance
-182 ft
Descent
00:02:58
Avg time
-183 ft
Altitude change
3,705 ft
Altitude min
3,888 ft
Altitude max
3,888 ft
Altitude start
3,704 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
2,421 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:02:58
Avg time

Mikes Lights Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58552 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128412 in E-Biking
    • #81144 in Trail Running
    • #72460 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #722 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,398 in E-Biking
    • #1,697 in Trail Running
    • #1,248 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

Mikes Lights is a 758 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. It features berm and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsRock gardens
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Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • 15 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on Aug 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mikes Lights located?
      Mikes Lights 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 -29.44459, 30.23316.
      ▼ How hard is Mikes Lights?
      Mikes Lights is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mikes Lights?
      The trail has 182 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,705 ft to 3,888 ft.
      ▼ Is Mikes Lights a point to point trail?
      Mikes Lights is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mikes Lights?
      Mikes Lights is 2,487 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mikes Lights?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mikes Lights. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Mikes Lights? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mikes Lights are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mikes Lights?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Mikes Lights. The trail is 2,487 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mikes Lights?
      Mikes Lights is a moderately popular trail. There have been 347 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 343 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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