This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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735 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:00:45
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
4,145 ft
Altitude min
4,162 ft
Altitude max
4,145 ft
Altitude start
4,154 ft
Altitude end
1.23%
Grade
-2.933%
Grade max
5.794%
Grade min
392 ft
Distance climb
343 ft
Distance down
00:00:45
Avg time

Mount Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

Mount Up is a 224 m popular closed dirt/gravel road trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Disclaimer

Trail closed due to harvesting.

Tags
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
All
  • 13 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Mount Up Trail Reports

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Jul 22, 2023 @ 4:06am
Jul 22, 2023
Mar 22, 2021 @ 10:32am
Mar 22, 2021
 Wet, but not muddy
Jun 13, 2020 @ 11:30pm
Jun 13, 2020
Jan 31, 2020 @ 7:33pm
Jan 31, 2020
Oct 8, 2019 @ 7:45pm
Oct 8, 2019
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Status:
on Jul 22, 2023
Variable
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mount-up trailhead (-29.431805, 30.217230)
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      30km MTB (Karkloof)
      21 miles • 2,312 ft • 23 •
      Existing 30km MTB route. Please note this is due for revamping in the latter half of 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mount Up located?
      Mount Up 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 -29.43181, 30.21723.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Up?
      Mount Up has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,145 ft to 4,162 ft.
      ▼ Is Mount Up a point to point trail?
      Mount Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Mount Up?
      Mount Up is 735 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Up?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mount Up. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Mount Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mount Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Mount Up. The trail is 735 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mount Up?
      Mount Up is a very popular trail. There have been 314 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 382 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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