more stats
1,161 ft
Distance
-99 ft
Descent
00:00:46
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
4,137 ft
Altitude min
4,237 ft
Altitude max
4,237 ft
Altitude start
4,137 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-23.8%
Grade max
1.5%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
1,047 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:00:46
Avg time

Minx Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #209575 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112436 in E-Biking
    • #340930 in Trail Running
    • #123516 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,795 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,967 in E-Biking
    • #5,081 in Trail Running
    • #1,823 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

Minx is a 354 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Disclaimer

Trail closed - Timber harvesting

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 28 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 22 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Minx Trail Reports

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Aug 4, 2026 @ 3:42pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Aug 4, 2026
Oct 9, 2023 @ 10:15am
Oct 9, 2023
Aug 20, 2022 @ 9:29pm
Aug 20, 2022
 Watch those water draining trenches and associated humps...same guy that build Karkloof Road speed humps :)
Apr 14, 2022 @ 8:06pm
Apr 14, 2022
Feb 15, 2022 @ 7:01pm
Feb 15, 2022
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on Aug 4, 2026
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      Directions to minx trailhead (-29.426310, 30.207590)
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      Aug 4, 2026 @ 7:24am
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      Aug 4, 2026 @ 7:23am
      Aug 4, 2026

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Minx located?
      Minx 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 -29.42631, 30.20759.
      ▼ How hard is Minx?
      Minx is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Minx?
      The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,137 ft to 4,237 ft.
      ▼ Is Minx a point to point trail?
      Minx is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Minx?
      Minx is 1,161 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Minx?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Minx. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Minx? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Minx are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Minx?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Minx. The trail is 1,161 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Minx?
      Minx is a very popular trail. There have been 455 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 475 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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